In a landmark case, Sweden’s Supreme Court ruled that while climate action is necessary, individuals cannot legally compel the government to act through lawsuits. The court stated that political bodies are responsible for deciding on climate measures independently. However, it also noted that if the suit were filed by an association that meets specific criteria, it could potentially be heard, suggesting room for future climate litigation under different frameworks. The ruling emphasized the notion that individual claims require direct and clear impacts on personal rights, as protecting public interests through individual lawsuits is not permitted.
The political bodies decide independently which specific climate measures Sweden should take, and the Supreme Court cannot compel them to take action.
The court highlighted that a climate case could be tried if framed differently, such as being submitted by an association rather than individuals.
Individuals can only bring claims if the state's failure directly affects their individual rights; public interest lawsuits cannot be filed by individuals.
The Supreme Court noted that there's a precedent allowing an association meeting certain criteria to file climate lawsuits.
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