In statements to the German Constitutional Court, the German Government explains why it considers the amendment to the Federal Climate Change Act and government climate policy to be constitutional. The government's Climate Action Programme 2030, which is due to be published in March, could be decisive.
By Alexandra Endres
The ICJ’s climate report is not mentioned in the COP30 decisions. ICJ judge Brant nevertheless finds the court’s legal opinion reflected in the texts. The opinion will continue to provide a “permanent legal framework” for negotiations in the future.
By Alexandra Endres
The environmental organization Client Earth argues that the planned tender for eight gigawatts of gas-fired power capacity violates EU state aid law. Its complaint to the EU Commission is one of almost 3,000 climate complaints that have been submitted since the Paris Agreement.
By Lukas Bayer
The ICJ and other courts have compelled countries to protect the climate. However, the issue of how they interpret the law was practically absent at COP30. Oil countries put up a blockade and the EU held back, while developing countries were powerless. Now, the latter are banking on a UNGA resolution.
By Alexandra Endres
Lawsuits brought by investors could jeopardize the protection of the Amazon rainforest and the climate, according to a new study. Experts are calling for the issue to be addressed in the COP process. This also come in light of opinions from the ICJ and other courts that have prompted Brazil and the UN to seek pledges for COP31.
By Alexandra Endres
In 2022, millions of people in Pakistan lost their homes and livelihoods due to flooding. Now 43 farmers are demanding the two German corporations pay "adequate" compensation as major emitters.
By Alexandra Endres
In an opinion for the Federal Constitutional Court, the German Advisory Council on the Environment (SRU) concludes that the amendment “is likely to make it more difficult to achieve the statutory climate targets.”
By Alexandra Endres
