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American Focus > Blog > Environment > Looking Ahead to Climate Litigation in 2025: Progress, Challenges, and Opportunities
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Looking Ahead to Climate Litigation in 2025: Progress, Challenges, and Opportunities

Last updated: December 22, 2024 9:11 pm
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Climate Litigation in 2025: A Year of Progress and Challenges

As we approach the holiday season and the end of another year, it’s important to reflect on the state of climate litigation. This field continues to evolve as a powerful tool for accountability and a crucial arena for climate action. Over the past year, we have witnessed significant victories that provide hope for the future. Cases like the Swiss KlimaSeniorinnen, Held v. Montana, and the Hawaii settlement have demonstrated the impact of legal action in advancing climate governance. These successes underscore the vital role of courts in driving meaningful progress and emphasize the importance of scientific evidence in informing legal decisions.

Despite these victories, progress in climate litigation can often feel frustratingly slow. Cases challenging fossil fuel companies for decades of climate disinformation remain mired in procedural delays, hindering justice for affected communities. However, there is cautious optimism for the future. Recent support from the US Department of Justice for state-level climate lawsuits signals a positive shift in the legal landscape. While challenges persist, there is growing recognition of the role courts play in holding entities accountable for their actions.

In 2025, three key developments are expected to shape climate litigation. Firstly, international courts are grappling with climate change action, with the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion on states’ obligations to combat climate change serving as a pivotal moment. This opinion has the potential to set a new standard for climate accountability and guide future legal actions. Additionally, a surge in greenwashing litigation is anticipated, as cases challenging deceptive corporate claims about sustainability efforts gain momentum. Finally, post-disaster and failure-to-adapt cases are gaining ground, highlighting the need to hold governments and corporations accountable for their responses to climate-related disasters.

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The critical role of courts in enforcing accountability cannot be overstated. By fostering robust scientific research, empowering communities to bring cases, and improving access to justice for vulnerable populations, we can create a more resilient legal framework for addressing the climate crisis. While litigation is just one piece of the puzzle, it must be complemented by bold policy action, international cooperation, and a collective commitment to safeguarding our planet for future generations.

As we look ahead to 2025, let us renew our dedication to leveraging every available tool to combat climate change. By working together to harness the power of the law, science, and policy, we can create a more just and sustainable future for all.

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