International Court Rules Against, Switzerland for Climate-Related , Human Rights Violations.<br />On April 9, an international court in France <br />ruled that Switzerland's inability to address <br />the climate crisis was a violation of human rights.<br />CNN reports that the ruling represents <br />a landmark climate decree that <br />could have a global impact.<br />The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled in favor <br />of over 2,000 Swiss women who argue that the government <br />has failed to take action to stop climate change.<br />The ECHR determined that there were "critical gaps" <br />in Switzerland's efforts to reduce emissions, citing <br />the government's failure to meet past climate goals. .<br />The court ruled that the country's failures amount <br />to a breach of the women's protection from , “the serious adverse effects of climate change <br />on lives, health, well-being and quality of life.".<br />CNN reports that the ruling marks <br />the first time the ECHR has made <br />an official ruling on climate litigation. .<br />Today’s rulings against Switzerland <br />sets a historic precedent that <br />applies to all European countries. , Gerry Liston, Lawyer at Global Legal Action Network, via CNN.<br />It means that all European <br />countries must urgently revise <br />their targets so that they are <br />science-based and aligned to <br />1.5 degrees. This is a massive <br />win for all generations, Gerry Liston, Lawyer at Global Legal Action Network, via CNN.<br />The ruling forces Switzerland to more rapidly reduce<br />the country's reliance on fossil fuels, which have <br />been identified as a main driver of climate change.<br />CNN reports that the ruling comes as the world <br />remains off course for reaching climate goals aimed at <br />cutting emissions and avoiding catastrophic warming.
