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Source: BBC
Six young Portuguese individuals, aged 11 to 24, are taking 32 governments, including EU member states, to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). They accuse these governments of insufficient action on climate change and failing to meet the Paris Agreement target to limit global warming to 1.5C.
They argue that their fundamental human rights, such as the right to life, privacy, family life, and freedom from discrimination, are being violated due to government inaction on climate change.
The case, if successful, could have legally binding consequences for the accused governments and is the first of its kind at the ECHR.
Usage: The example shows the values of Environmental Responsibility, Human Rights, Youth Empowerment and Accountability for Climate Action
