Since 2015, the first cases of climate change litigation were recorded in Colombia, Indonesia, Norway, Pakistan and South Africa, according to the report, titled "Global trends in climate change litigation: 2019 snapshot." Cases related to climate change are spreading around the world. Most of the litigation has targeted local and national governments, but companies have also been taken to court over failures to inform shareholders of the risks of climate change, or to incorporate climate change planning into decision making. Both businesses and governments have been taken to court accused of failing to protect people from climate change, or contributing to the problem. Outside the US, rulings have favored the fight against climate change 43% of the time, compared to 27% that hindered efforts.

Source: CNN July 04, 2019 11:03 UTC