In recent years, climate litigation originating in the Global South has surged, highlighting unique challenges and opportunities often overlooked in broader analyses.
The report reveals that Global South cases only represent 8.3% of the total cases documented, despite accounting for 40.7% of jurisdictions covered, emphasizing the need for more attention to these regions.
Key findings show a growth in case filings in the Global South since 2015, with Brazil leading in proportions at 39%, demonstrating a significant presence of climate litigation in these regions.
Latin America and the Caribbean lead in the distribution of cases at 70.4%, followed by Asia, Africa, and the Pacific, showcasing a diverse geographical spread of climate litigation in the Global South.
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