The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled in favor of elderly Swiss women, stating Switzerland's inadequate climate change efforts violated human rights, potentially impacting future climate litigation globally.
The verdict sets a significant precedent, with implications for courts worldwide dealing with climate issues, as the ruling highlights the violation of human rights due to weak climate policies.
The court found that Switzerland violated Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, emphasizing the failure to establish sufficient domestic policies to address climate change effectively.
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