Climate litigation study finds growing focus on personal responsibility

With climate litigation on the rise, the LSE’s Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment has put together a report on cases filed in Europe since 1993. It comes with a map and details on the three “waves” of climate litigation.

Below are some of the main findings, as presented by the authors. Note the last point in this list: “a growing emphasis on personal responsibility” – very likely to grab board directors’ attention. You will also find the link to this fascinating report.