Young climate activists are bringing new lawsuits to court that require Portuguese governments to align greenhouse gas emission reduction targets to the purpose of the Paris Agreement and define long-term carbon-neutral plans.
The incident was brought about by Ultimo Riculso, a Portuguese youth-led association, and was joined by activist Claudia Duarte Agostinho and three other young applicants from the well-known incident. Duarte Agostinho et al. Portugal and 32 states This resulted in a landmark ruling in the European Court of Human Rights (ECTHR).
Duarte Agostinho, claimant Duarte Agostinho et al. Portugal and 32 statessaid: “Last year, the European Court of Human Rights said it must file a lawsuit against the Portuguese government’s weak climate targets against the national courts.
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“That’s exactly why we work with today’s último Crecurso. We are as determined as ever to continue our fight for a livable future.”
Mariana Gomes, founder of Ultimo Recurso, said: “We are pleased to join forces with this courageous group who have demonstrated a great commitment to stronger climate action. Their resolve reflects the same values that promote the flow dimo recurso.
“Strong climate goals must be a priority for everyone. We want Portugal to set an example as we tackle this crisis head-on.”
“We are pleased to announce that Jerry Liston, a senior lawyer at Global Legal Action Network,” said: “By joining forces with the ultimatemo recurso, the group is beginning a new chapter in an eight-year legal battle for emergency climate action.
A year ago today, ECTHR announced its ruling on three climate cases (Duarte Agostinho et al. v. Portugal and 32 states, Verein Klimaseniorinnen Schweiz and Other v. Switzerland and Curryme v. France).
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The court decided in favor of the Climasenionnen requester. But it holds it Duarte Agostinho The case was not “acceptable.” One reason given was that the applicant did not first file a lawsuit in the Portuguese court. The second reason is that the other 31 states had no non-territorial obligations to the applicant.
Three of Claudia Duarte Agostinho and her fellow youth applicants are now joining Ultimo Riculso as they aim to achieve legal precedents in Portugal to raise the ambitions of the national targets of Portugal.
Portugal has pledged to reduce GHG emissions by 55% by 2030 compared to 2005.
but, Research using climate analysis This target was shown to be insufficient. If all countries set similar targets to Portugal, by 2100 the earth will be warmer from 2ºC to 3ºC.
Ultimo Recurso also hopes that the legal process will help launch discussions in Portugal about appropriate targets for reducing climate emissions, in order to design climate policies that are more ethical, fair and committed to current and future generations.
a 2021 Survey Regarding climate anxiety among young people, he revealed that Portugal is the most concerned among wealthy countries. Portugal offers 10 people experiences Heat waves Every year by the end of the 21st century.
Ultimo Recurso is a Portuguese NGO that uses climate law and litigation to hold major offenders in the climate crisis accountable, believing in the power of laws to reduce climate emissions, defend the most affected communities, and prevent environmental damage.
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Brendan Montague is the editor of Ecologist.
