Saul Luciano Lliuya, a farmer from Huaraz, Peru, is at the center of a groundbreaking climate lawsuit against German energy company RWE. He claims that RWE's greenhouse gas emissions are increasing the risk of flooding from a glacial lake endangering his home. Despite a previous dismissal in 2015, Lliuya's appeal was granted in 2017, leading to the ongoing trial in Germany, where responsibilities of RWE are being questioned. For Lliuya, the case signifies a stand against climate change and a call for accountability from major polluters, reflecting broader global climate challenges.
Lliuya believes in holding polluters accountable, stating, 'I feel a great responsibility. For me, this case is about fighting climate change and holding those who have caused the damage to account.'
RWE claims, 'If there were such a claim under German law, every car driver could also be held liable. We consider this to be legally inadmissible and the wrong approach from a socio-political point of view.'
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