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We’re 6 Portuguese children & young adults taking 32 governments to court 🇵🇹 Follow us for #Youth4ClimateJustice case updates ✊ Supported by @GLAN_LAW ⚖️

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Youth4ClimateJustice

4 months

The @ECHR_CEDH has issued a ruling in all three climate cases. Sofia, 19, said: “The most important thing is that the Court has said in the Swiss women’s case that governments must cut their emissions more to protect human rights. Their win a win for everyone!”

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Judgment Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and Others v. Switzerland - Violations of the Convention for failing to implement sufficient measures to combat climate change #ECHR #CEDH #ECHRpress

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@Y4CJ_

Youth4ClimateJustice

10 months

Strasbourg bound 🔜 🇫🇷 ⚖️ We are well underway in our journey to the European Court of Human Rights, having made our way from Portugal, through Spain, and into France.

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🚨 Breaking News 🚨 We are taking 33 EU governments to court! Why? Because they're not doing enough to tackle the #ClimateCrisis 👎 The science is clear: we must act now. 👉Join the #Youth4ClimateJustice movement - follow us for updates on the case.

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10 months

We're ready 🟢 ⚖️ The hearing in the @ECHR_CEDH that could decide our future has just begun. Government inaction around the #ClimateCrisis has lasted for far too long. We need change now.

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⏰ THE DATE IS SET! On 27 September 2023, Europe’s highest court will hear our case as we bring legal action against 32 European governments. There has never been a case in the world involving so many defendant States. #Youth4ClimateJustice

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Hi, I'm Mariana 👋 I'm 9yo and I'm one of 6 Portuguese young people taking 33 governments to court. #ClimateChange is harming the 🌍 world around me, and that's why I'm taking part in #Youth4ClimateJustice , along with my brother and sister. Follow us to learn more 👉 @Y4CJ_

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The six of us are urging 32 European governments to take decisive action on the climate crisis through the @ECHR_CEDH . Join our mission by spreading the word about our landmark case. 🌍🌿 #Youth4ClimateJustice Find out more about our story in this animation👇

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Hello Strasbourg 👋 See you tomorrow @ECHR_CEDH ! ⚖️ #Youth4ClimateJustice

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3 years

The courts are a crucial battleground in the fight against the #ClimateCrisis ⚖️ As we take 33 governments to court, let's take a look at some of the other major climate cases in courts around the world... 🌍

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2 years

🚨 BREAKING 🚨 In a highly exceptional step, the #ECtHR has referred our case to its Grand Chamber. Europe's highest human rights court will now decide the #Youth4ClimateJustice case.

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10 months

❗TODAY we will stand up at the @ECHR_CEDH to argue for our rights and our future. This is the opportunity for European governments to step up and protect us. If we are successful, the historical impact and significance will be magnificent 👏

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10 months

“This is truly a David and Goliath case. It is unprecedented in its scale and in its consequences." News about our case keeps rolling in from all over the world, check out one of the latest articles by @AJEnglish #Youth4ClimateJustice 👇 .

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Six Portuguese youth take 32 nations to European court over climate change

The group will argue at the European Court of Human Rights that government inaction discriminates against youth.

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1 year

We're preparing for our hearing at Europe's highest court ⚖️ In case you missed it, we're six young people taking 32 European governments to court over their failure to tackle the #ClimateCrisis . 📣 Follow us to stay updated with the case!

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NEW 🚨 | 64% of young people say governments aren't doing enough to avoid climate catastrophe. "Sometimes we feel so small in the face of the climate crisis and government inaction" says André, one #Youth4ClimateJustice claimant. Full @Avaaz report 👇

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10 months

❗IT’S TOMORROW ❗ Only 1️⃣ day to go until the climate lawsuit of the century. We will be at the @ECHR_CEDH tomorrow. If we win, 32 European governments could be forced to reduce their emissions. Will you support us?

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Hi, I'm Sofia 👋 I'm 16yo and I live with my brother, André, in Lisbon 🇵🇹 We are two of the six taking 33 governments to court. I believe that if enough people demand action, governments will begin to stop the climate crisis. Follow #Youth4ClimateJustice to learn more!

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10 months

🇪🇺 Our hearing in Strasbourg has now ended. 📺You can now view the complete webcast of the Duarte Agostinho and Others v. Portugal and 31 Others hearing on the @ECHR_CEDH website below 👇

Webcasts of hearings - ECHR Hearings - ECHR - ECHR / CEDH

All the public hearings of the Court are all filmed and broadcast on the Court’s website. Hearings held in the morning can normally be viewed as of 2.30 p.m., while afternoon hearings are available...

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Hi, I'm Martim, brother of Cláudia and Mariana 👋 I'm 18yo and I'm one of 6 Portuguese young people taking 33 governments to court. In 2017, #ForestFires in Portugal forced my school to close. I don't want this to happen again. 👉 Follow for updates #Youth4ClimateJustice

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🚆🚘🚍🚶The journey has comprised of legs by trains, coaches, cars and even occasionally our feet as we make our way to the court where we will bring our urgent message and urge 32 governments to do more by stopping inaction against the #ClimateCrisis .

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And we’re off to Strasbourg! First stop: Spain 🇪🇸 See you on Wednesday at the @ECHR_CEDH ⚖️ #Youth4ClimateJustice

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🌍 We hope you will support us in our David vs. Goliath fight. We deserve to live a life free from the perils of the climate crisis.

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🏆 "Victory for them in Strasbourg would be a powerful instance of young people taking a legal route to force their governments to adopt a radical recalibration of their climate measures." New coverage of our #Youth4ClimateJustice case in @Independent 👇

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Six young activists devote years to climate fight with 32 governments. Now comes their day in court

Six Portuguese children and young adults are set to take 32 European governments to court Wednesday for what they say is a failure to adequately address human-caused climate change in a violation of...

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3 years

Hi, I'm Cláudia. I'm 22yo from Leiria, Portugal 👋 I'm one of 6 young people taking 33 governments to court along with my siblings, Martim & Mariana. I think that #COVID19 should act as a warning about our vulnerability as humans. 👉 Follow #Youth4ClimateJustice for updates.

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"The future is catastrophic if we do nothing" - Mariana The time to act is now. We're suing 33 European governments to protect our future. 👉 Join our cause, follow the #Youth4ClimateJustice case at @Y4CJ_

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Hi, I'm Catarina, I'm 20yo and from Leiria in Portugal 👋 I'm one of 6 Portuguese young people taking 33 governments to court. Why? Because my home region is becoming a much more hostile place to live due to the climate crisis. Follow us to learn more! 👉 #Youth4ClimateJustice

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@CANEurope @friends_earth @fidh_en @save_children @ClientEarth @Greenpeace @350 @Fridays4future @fff_europe @GretaThunberg 👋 Don't forget to follow to stay updated with our case! 👉 @Y4CJ_ #Youth4ClimateJustice

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10 months

🙏 Please follow along as we provide updates throughout today and tomorrow.

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📰 For live updates from the hearing in the @ECHR_CEDH as it happens, please follow along with this excellent thread by @duycks throughout the day 🧵👇 #Youth4ClimateJustice

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⚖️🌐𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 #𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴: 6 🇵🇹Portuguese Youth demand justice and #ClimateAction from 32 European governments at 🇪🇺European Court of #HumanRights 📝see live reporting from Court (incl. context) in thread 🧵below👇

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"This study proves that what we feel is real and that we’re not alone... Now, with more and more experts on our side, I believe we can push governments to take the action needed to restore hope for our future." 👏🌎 - André, 13 #Youth4ClimateJustice #WeFeelThisToo

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✊ To all of you offering your support - we hear you and appreciate it so much. Both the support online and in-person has been incredible. We are so grateful for all your messages 💚

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We are Catarina, Cláudia, Martim, Mariana, Sofia and André and we're taking 33 European governments to court 🙌 Portugal is already experiencing the horrific effects of extreme heat and our governments are still not doing enough. Follow us to learn more 👉 #Youth4ClimateJustice

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🇦🇺 The Land & Environment Court has ruled that the Environment Protection Authority has a duty to take action on #GHG emissions & climate change💪 @ElaineEDO said it "is a major step forward in holding government to account on climate policy.”

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It’s been an eventful week at #COP26 with youth demanding change ✊🌍 We can no longer ignore the #ClimateCrisis and the affect it has on our lives. Governments must urgently commit to deeper emissions cuts to prevent further climate destruction 🚨

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Happy #InternationalYouthDay !🥳 Did you know that 'youth' make up 16% of the world's population? That's 1.2bn people whose future will be impacted by government inaction on #ClimateChange 🌎 📢 Join #Youth4ClimateJustice to embrace the power of youth and protect our futures.

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"If governments kept their words, and if all adults respected children's rights, there would be no need for this book.” - #AngelinaJolie 📢 #KnowYourRightsAndClaimThem hopes to give young people around the world the tools to have their voices heard.

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Hollywood star Angelina Jolie speaks to @Reuters about her new children's rights book, co-written with @amnesty , which she hopes will give young people around the world the tools to have their voices heard

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"The climate crisis is affecting our physical health and our mental health; how could you not be scared?” André's words are featured in the @Guardian today. Read the full story below 👇

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Young people to take 32 European countries to court over climate policies

Claimants to argue lack of adequate action is breach of human rights, in largest climate legal action to date

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10 months

It's just 2️⃣ days to go until our #Youth4ClimateJustice court date❗ 🔥 Our physical and mental well-being is being gravely harmed by the failure of European governments to take serious action on the #ClimateCrisis . ⏰ It’s time for them to step up and protect us.

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Climate change is a human rights issue. As we prepare for our case to take centre stage at the European Court of Human Rights, we hope governments are finally made to take the urgent measures necessary to protect us. Our interview with the @guardian 👇

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3 years

NEW 🚨 #AngelinaJolie and @amnesty have joined forces to remind the world of its commitment to children's rights ✊ The new book #KnowYourRightsAndClaimThem is a resource to help children and young people learn about their rights 📚 More in @Reuters 👇

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There are 3 of us who are under 18 - Mariana (9), André (13), Sofia (16) - which means we have our own set of human rights. #ClimateChange puts these unique freedoms and protections at risk 🌎📈 Governments must act now to protect us.

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👧 Children have their own set of #HumanRights . ➡️ These #ChildRights are a set of unique freedoms and protections. The #ClimateCrisis puts our rights at risk - which is why we’re taking 33 governments to court ➡️⚖️ #BeSeenBeHeard #KnowYourRights #ClaimYourRights

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Hi, I'm André 👋 I'm 13yo and I'm one of the six young people taking 33 governments to court. Like my sister, Sofia, one day I hope to use my passion for science to develop technologies that help our planet to thrive 🌍🧑‍🔬 Follow us to learn more! 👉 #Youth4ClimateJustice

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👩‍⚖️ It is now only two days until our momentous climate case, which has the potential to change the future of how governments deal with the climate crisis. There is reason to be excited about what we can achieve through a positive ruling: 🧵👇

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✊ Our #Youth4ClimateJustice case is one of the most important court cases in climate history. 🇪🇺 Never before have Europe’s major emitters have had to collectively justify their climate policies in a court of law. What it decides will change everything.

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Only 3️⃣ weeks to go until our #Youth4ClimateJustice court date❗ The #ClimateCrisis interferes with our human rights. We are protecting our future from an increase in extreme weather, like the extreme heat and wildfires that hit Portugal this summer 🔥

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Because we're young, we will experience the worst effects of #ClimateChange 🔥 ❌ There is no justification for forcing the youth to bear this burden. 🇪🇺 Our governments are discriminating against us by not tackling the #ClimateCrisis . So? Let's take them to court! 👋🧑‍⚖️

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🚨🌎 | The next Global #ClimateStrike is happening on the 24th September! Youth worldwide will take to the streets to urge governments to end the era of fossil fuels ❌ Follow the link below to find an event near you:

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Why bring this case during the #pandemic ? 💭 The #ClimateCrisis will cause destruction on a scale far greater than any crisis ever seen before. 🛑 We need governments to act now before it's too late. Learn more about the #Youth4ClimateJustice case 👇

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@lizwathuti You are brilliant @lizwathuti - thank you! We are 6 Portuguese youth activists who are taking 33 European governments to court for their failure to tackle the #ClimateCatastrophe ! Please follow us to learn about our case - @Y4CJ_ 💪

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Cláudia (now 23) said: “The judges in Strasbourg have the power to order European governments to do what is necessary to protect us. I’m very hopeful that we are now close to seeing this happen”.

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Join #AngelinaJolie tonight in conversation with fellow youth activists: 🔈Aisha Saleh 🔈 @muhammadnajem20 🔈Vinuki Bakmeedeniya ⏰ 18:30 BST 📅 2.09 📍 Zoom Register for the event, order the book online or take the online course to #KnowYourRights 👇

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Can you support us? Spread the word using #Youth4ClimateJustice . This is an extraordinary opportunity to hold world governments to account for their inaction on the climate crisis.

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📰 Continue to follow along in the proceedings as the count resumes with responses from the states and the @Y4CJ_ legal representatives. Thank you to @duycks for providing comprehensive coverage of every moment of the hearing 🧵👇

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🕊 Seb Duyck - @duycks.bsky.social 🌍⚖️

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⚖️🌐𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗼𝘄: 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 #𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝘁 @𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗥_𝗖𝗘𝗗𝗛... States & the 🇵🇹 youth's legal reps will now respond to the judges Qs 🧵live reporting in thread below👇

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🚨This is the climate lawsuit of the century. We're 6 young people from Portugal taking 33 European governments to court ⚖️ Why? Because their failure to tackle the #ClimateCrisis is breaching our right to life. 👉Visit for more information

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🇪🇺 Why are we taking our #ClimateLitigation case against 32 countries directly to the @ECHR_CEDH without going to national court? Because no national court has done enough to protect us ❌ For example: 👇🧵

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🇬🇷🔥 #Greece has faced the worst heatwave in 30 years with 45°C temperatures. The government is using #coal power to cope with the A/C demand - furthering #ClimateChange . Enough is enough. We're taking the Greek government to court. 👉 Join the #Youth4ClimateJustice movement!

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Solidarity with the 16 youth whose rights are threatened by the #ClimateCrisis The UN Cttee on the Rights of the Child dismissed their case, instructing them to file claims before national courts. But these courts aren’t doing enough to protect us, so international courts must.

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🌍🧑‍🤝‍🧑 "The climate crisis is a human rights crisis - everyone has a right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment." The Montana ruling has shown that climate litigation is going to the heart of the issue. We need to be protected. 👇

Ruling in US climate lawsuit sets historic human rights-based precedent

Officials in Montana violated young activists' rights to a clean and healthful environment

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Why the European Court of Human Rights? 💭 The #ECtHR has the power to bring about significant changes in the policies of European governments. This way we can seek a legally binding decision requiring European governments to act urgently to stop the #ClimateCrisis ❌

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We're 6 young people from Portugal - Catarina, Cláudia, Martim, Mariana, Sofia and André - and we're taking 33 governments to court ⚖️ Why? 🗣️ Because “governments are not following the science when it comes to #ClimateChange .” For case updates, visit 👇

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Without urgent measures to keep #FossilFuels in the ground, our generation faces weather extremes: 🌊 Floods 🔥 Heatwaves 🌪️ Cyclones 🌲 Forest fires But it doesn't have to be this way. Join us and add your voice to the #Youth4ClimateJustice movement ✊

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🚨 | The climate crisis is a child rights crisis. According to @UNICEF 's new Children’s Climate Risk Index (CCRI) almost every child on earth is exposed to at least 1 climate shock and 1 billion children are at extremely high risk. Read the report👇

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Nkosi from Zimbabwe, Mitzi from the Philippines, Tahsin from Bangladesh and @GretaThunberg from Sweden are calling for urgent climate action. In their words, what the world is doing is not enough. The climate crisis is a child rights crisis.

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@lifelearner47 @patriciakombo @CANEurope @friends_earth @fidh_en @save_children @ClientEarth @Greenpeace @350 @Fridays4future @fff_europe @GretaThunberg Hi Angie - we are taking 33 European governments to court (27 European Union member states + Norway, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine and the UK).

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🧑‍⚖️ 32 European governments' climate policies will now be scrutinised by 17 judges. If successful, these governments would be legally bound to: 📉 Ramp up their emissions cuts 🌍 Tackle overseas contributions to climate change (incl. the emissions of their MNCs)

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A lot has happened since the #Youth4ClimateJustice case was filed in September 2020 🧑‍⚖️ Read on to find out ⤵️

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🇭🇷🌪️ This month, a tornado hit northern Croatia. Followed by a fire near Trogir where homes & power supplies were threatened. The #ClimateCrisis is now and governments must act. So we're taking them to court ✊ 👉 Follow #Youth4ClimateJustice for case updates.

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🚨 This is the climate lawsuit of the century. We're 6 young people from Portugal taking 33 European governments to court ⚖️ If we win, those countries could be forced to cut their emissions 📉 The science is clear: we must act now! Find out more 👉

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Youth4ClimateJustice

3 years

We've received the arguments of 33 countries. Our legal team have until 12 Jan 2022 to file their responses with European Court of Human Rights. Please donate & support their efforts ⬇️ #COP26 #Youth4ClimateJustice

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"A justiça climática é um tema de extrema importância porque é um direito de que todos precisamos. Se o desrespeitarmos, vamos todos viver num ambiente pior - especialmente os que virão depois de nós" - André, 13 👉Apoie o nosso caso #Youth4ClimateJustice seguindo @Y4CJ_

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Youth4ClimateJustice

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Just 2️⃣ weeks to go until our #Youth4ClimateJustice case is heard❗ Our case was fast-tracked and referred to the Grand Chamber, which only happens in a fraction (0.03%) of cases when they raise extremely important issues. Read more about our case 👇

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Youth4ClimateJustice

3 years

🇵🇹🔥 This summer, Portugal has faced #heatwaves and #wildfires . In southern Portugal, 600 firefighters tackled a blaze, forcing dozens of people to flee their homes. Read more in @straits_times :

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Youth4ClimateJustice

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✊ Sofia is inspired by everyone who fights for the #Youth4ClimateJustice cause, shows solutions, and bring us strength, help & inspiration. "I value these people a lot and I am always grateful, in the most difficult moments, for having them by my side."

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Youth4ClimateJustice

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@HollyWildChild @Jamie_Margolin @Luisamneubauer @youthvgov @vict_barrett @connectwithlevi @Klimaatzaak @AlexandriaV2005 @pcopaloma @FridayForFuture 1⃣🇬🇧 In the UK, @paidtopollute is taking the government to court for propping up the oil & gas industry & wasting billions of public money. The case is supported by climate activists @mikaelaloach , @IndyAnatomist & @JeremyC97440977 👊 Support the case👇

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Youth4ClimateJustice

3 years

What's happened since the case was filed? 🤔 ⏩ The case was fast-tracked by the Court based on the “importance and urgency of the issues raised”! This major development demonstrated just how significant the case is 💪 👉Stayed tuned for more updates! #Youth4ClimateJustice

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Youth4ClimateJustice

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It's now only 3️⃣ days until our #Youth4ClimateJustice case is heard in court❗ 👩‍⚖️ When governments fail to protect human rights, it’s up to the courts to step in. ⚖️ Winning this case would bind these 32 governments to protect us from the grave impacts of #ClimateChange .

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Youth4ClimateJustice

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In Europe, climate change is becoming a legal battleground🧑‍⚖️🇪🇺 Cláudia, one plaintiff of the #Youth4ClimateJustice case, spoke to @dw_europe about living with extreme heat, wildfires, and how #ClimateChange will affect her future 🌍 📺➡️

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Youth4ClimateJustice

3 years

Congratulations🎊👊 It's clear that the court is key to fighting the #ClimateCatastrophe and cases like this are leading the way! 💪

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Elaine Johnson

3 years

WE WON! ⁦⁦⁦The Land and Environment Court has just ordered the EPA to prepare objectives, policies and guidelines to ensure environment protection from climate change ⁦ @EDOLawyers ⁩ so proud to represent bushfire survivors ⁦ @BSCA_Aus ⁩

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🚨UPDATE! We’ve heard from the European Court of Human Rights that the hearing for our climate case against 32 European govs will happen soon after its summer break. 👉 Follow us to stay updated #Youth4ClimateJustice #EuropeanClimateTrials

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Youth4ClimateJustice

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🚨 Last week, 80 countries missed the @UN deadline to deliver ambitious emissions targets. Are the heatwaves, droughts & floods not enough to accelerate action? There is no more time. ➡️ Support our #Youth4ClimateJustice case to hold governments to account.

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Youth4ClimateJustice

11 months

@guardianeco Thank you for sharing our story. Follow us at @Y4CJ_ to follow our case.

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Youth4ClimateJustice

3 years

"Climate justice is an extremely important subject because it's a right we all need. If we disrespect that, we are all going to live in a worse environment - especially for everyone coming after us" - André, 13 👉Support our #Youth4ClimateJustice case by following @Y4CJ_

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Youth4ClimateJustice

3 years

🇹🇷🔥 This summer, Turkey has seen flash floods and forest fires. We cannot sit back any longer. We're taking the Turkish government to court for climate inaction 🌎⚖️ 👉 Follow us for #Youth4ClimateJustice case for updates.

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Youth4ClimateJustice

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Why are we taking 32 countries to the @ECHR_CEDH 🤔 None of the countries being sued have sufficient targets to keep temperature increase within the 1.5°C limit. So, the impacts of #ClimateChange , which we are a victim of, will only worsen.

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Youth4ClimateJustice

1 year

BOA SORTE and BON COURAGE to the @KlimaSeniorin and @DamienCAREME !   Today, they will argue their climate cases against🇨🇭+ 🇫🇷 before the @ECHR_CEDH .   They also seek to uphold their human rights, which are being greatly harmed by the #ClimateCrisis  🌍

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Youth4ClimateJustice

10 months

In 4️⃣ days, our #Youth4ClimateJustice case will be heard in court ❗ 🧑‍⚖️ We’re going to the @ECHR_CEDH because no national court has gone far enough. ⚖️ Our only option is for European governments to be legally-bound to urgently act to tackle the #ClimateCrisis .

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Youth4ClimateJustice

2 years

Without urgent action, we face a future dominated by deadly weather extremes. Thank you Leonardo DiCaprio for highlighting our case against 33 European Governments who are failing to protect young people from climate catastrophe 👇 #Youth4ClimateJustice #ClimateChange #GLAN

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Youth4ClimateJustice

3 years

We were interviewed by @NPR about how #ClimateChange is affecting our private lives, including our families, our health, and above all, our human rights. 🎙️➡️ Listen to the whole clip here:

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Youth4ClimateJustice

11 months

Only 1️⃣ month to go until our #Youth4ClimateJustice case is heard in court❗️ 🗺 We are taking 32 countries to the @ECHR_CEDH for violating our human rights. 👩‍⚖️If we win, the result could bind these countries to act urgently to tackle the #ClimateCrisis .

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Youth4ClimateJustice

11 months

🇪🇺 Research shows the majority of Europeans think the #greentransition should be speeding up. Why aren't governments listening? Our case needs to put public opinion into action. It has the ability to bind governments into protecting us. Read more 👇

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Highlights, press releases and speeches

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Youth4ClimateJustice

10 months

5️⃣ days to go until our #Youth4ClimateJustice court date❗ #ClimateChange is a health crisis that's affecting us. We suffer from: 🔥 Extreme heat 💤 Sleep deprivation 😬 Climate anxiety 🫁 Aggravation of health conditions, like asthma Read more👇

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Youth4ClimateJustice

3 years

🚨 | The #ClimateCrisis is a burden for youth everywhere. We find it hard to dream and plan for a future. #EcoAnxiety is rising but so is legal action against governments. Let's hold them to account ✊ Our voice is our power More👇

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Youth4ClimateJustice

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🧑‍⚖️ #ClimateLitigation is about holding those responsible to account. Between 2015-2022, global climate cases doubled, showing that the law is increasingly required to allow the public to hold decision-makers to account.

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‘Game changing’: spate of US lawsuits calls big oil to account for climate crisis

Next week the first constitutional climate lawsuit goes to trial amid signs fossil fuel companies are facing accountability tests

www.theguardian.com

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Youth4ClimateJustice

3 years

🌎 What is #ClimateJustice ? For Cláudia, climate justice is governments doing their most important job: protecting us. Especially in countries like Portugal that are particularly vulnerable to climate change 🇵🇹 #Youth4ClimateJustice

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Youth4ClimateJustice

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7⃣Maybe such cases will become more common if the @ecocidelaw campaign takes hold. ✊🌎 This grassroots movement, championed by @jojomehta , is calling on governments worldwide to adopt #Ecocide laws, making large-scale & systematic destruction of nature an international crime.

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Youth4ClimateJustice

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👋 We are Sofia, André, Martim, Mariana, Cláudia and Catarina. After the 2017 wildfires in Portugal, we realised that it's up to governments to protect us from climate catastrophe and decided to take legal action. See you in court on the 27th Sept! #Youth4ClimateJustice

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Youth4ClimateJustice

3 years

Join us on our journey against 33 European governments that are failing to tackle #ClimateChange 💪 Want to know more? Let's start with some background information on what the #Youth4ClimateJustice case is ⤵️📚

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Youth4ClimateJustice

11 months

🗞️ @philippesands spoke on the importance of our case in the context of government failure to do enough to reach the goals of the Paris Agreement. "The case is part of a tsunami of climate litigation, aimed at heaping pressure on governments balking at the reduction of emissions"

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Philippe Sands

11 months

On #litigation and #climatechange , my article in @FT : a momentous case that could force countries to do more

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Youth4ClimateJustice

10 months

🌍 Our case argues that 32 governments are infringing our human rights by continued inaction against the climate crisis. We hope to prove that our rights are being infringed because of the negative effects of the climate crisis. More on our case: 🧵👇

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Portuguese Youth Climate Case v 32 Countries – Portuguese young people versus 33 countries

Portuguese young people versus 33 countries

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Youth4ClimateJustice

3 years

What are the goals of the #Youth4ClimateJustice case? 1⃣We want collective action. By taking 33 governments to court, we can enforce the need for a stronger collective effort for states to meet the 1.5°C target that was set out in the #ParisAgreement . 🤝 🇪🇺🇹🇷🇬🇧🇷🇺🇺🇦🇨🇭🇬🇧

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Youth4ClimateJustice

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Do you know what the #ECtHR is? 💭 Answer: The European Court of Human Rights It's an international court of the Council of Europe that interprets the European Convention on #HumanRights & examines complaints alleging violations of human rights. 👉 Follow @Y4CJ_ to learn more!

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Youth4ClimateJustice

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🧑‍⚖️ #ClimateLitigation is about holding those responsible to account. Between 2015-2022, global climate cases doubled, showing that the law is increasingly required to hold decision-makers to account. We can't let 32 governments escape responsibility.

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‘Game changing’: spate of US lawsuits calls big oil to account for climate crisis

Next week the first constitutional climate lawsuit goes to trial amid signs fossil fuel companies are facing accountability tests

www.theguardian.com

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