As the world gathers in Dubai for @COP28, climate change is more than ever humanity’s main challenge

30 November 2023

As the world gathers in Dubai for COP28, climate change is more than ever humanity’s main challenge. Courts everywhere are echoing the mobilization of citizens, making climate litigation the most significant development in the legal world. Discover the main trends in this global phenomenon with Alerion Climate Litigation Observatory.

3 significant developments:

Massive increase in cases: surging from 884 in 2017 to 2180 in 2022.

Broader scope: all sectors of the economy concerned.

Personalization of claims: claims are no longer focused on states and companies, but now target executives.