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Europe’s highest human rights court has ruled that its member nations must better protect their citizens from the consequences of climate change

The EU Court of Human Rights says Swiss government violated its citizens' human rights by not doing enough to curb climate change

The European Court of Human Rights ruled that its member nations must protect their citizens from the consequences of climate change.

Europe’s highest human rights court has ruled that its member nations must better protect their citizens from the consequences of climate change

Climate activist Greta Thunberg, 21, who was coming off of multiple arrests during a demonstration in The Hague over the weekend, was among those who gathered outside the court.

Europes highest human rights court ruled Tuesday that its member nations have an obligation to protect their citizens from the ill effects of climate change, but still threw out a high-profile case brought by six Portuguese youngsters aimed at forcing countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The court said the country ‘had failed to comply with its duties’ to combat climate change and meet emissions targets.

Europe’s highest human rights court ruled Tuesday that its member nations must protect their citizens from the consequences of climate change in a landmark ruling that sided with a group of 2,000 Swiss women against their government in a case that could have implications across the continent.

Environment News: NEW DELHI: In a historic judgment on Tuesday, the European Court of Human Rights declared that nations must enhance their efforts to shield their citi.

Verdict will have ripple effect in Europe and beyond, likely setting precedent for how courts deal with climate cases.