Climate litigation: what does it mean for Ireland?
Climate litigation has increased in many jurisdictions over the past 30 years, and especially in the last five or so years. It is seen as a way of both advancing climate objectives and raising greater awareness of environmental concerns. This dramatic rise is due to the greater social focus on environmental issues and climate change, not to mention the increasingly worrying science.
In this article, first published in the Annual Knowledge Report 2022, we review the climate litigation trends, consider some recent cases of interest, and reflect on how climate litigation can impact developers and investors, with a view to guiding their response.
For further information on the topics covered in this article, please contact Alison Fanagan, consultant, Chris Stynes, associate, or any member of the Climate Action team.
Date Published: 15 December 2022