The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and the Inter-American Association for Environmental Defense (AIDA) launched Climate Litigation in the Hydrocarbons Sector: Perspectives from Latin America and the Caribbean , a report that analyzes the impact of climate litigation in the oil and gas sectors in Latin America and the Caribbean, assessing its contribution to climate governance and its role in preventing and repairing human rights violations.
The publication compares trends between the Global North and South to identify patterns, challenges, and opportunities in the future development of climate litigation. Based on a literature review and data from specialized databases, the study offers a comprehensive overview of the current state of climate litigation in the region, identifying legal strategies, key actors, and emerging trends.
Based on 27 cases in 7 countries, the report examines the influence of climate litigation on energy transition policies and on the prevention and redress of human and collective rights violations associated with the production, exploration and exploitation of fossil fuels.
The publication is aimed at a diverse audience, including legal professionals, members of the judiciary, policymakers, activists, civil society organizations, and academic communities from various disciplines. It is available in Spanish and will soon be available in English.
👉 Read the full report here
The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and the Inter-American Association for Environmental Defense (AIDA) launched Climate Litigation in the Hydrocarbons Sector: Perspectives from Latin America and the Caribbean , a report that analyzes the impact of climate litigation in the oil and gas sectors in Latin America and the Caribbean, assessing its contribution to climate governance and its role in preventing and repairing human rights violations.
The publication compares trends between the Global North and South to identify patterns, challenges, and opportunities in the future development of climate litigation. Based on a literature review and data from specialized databases, the study offers a comprehensive overview of the current state of climate litigation in the region, identifying legal strategies, key actors, and emerging trends.
Based on 27 cases in 7 countries, the report examines the influence of climate litigation on energy transition policies and on the prevention and redress of human and collective rights violations associated with the production, exploration and exploitation of fossil fuels.
The publication is aimed at a diverse audience, including legal professionals, members of the judiciary, policymakers, activists, civil society organizations, and academic communities from various disciplines. It is available in Spanish and will soon be available in English.
👉 Read the full report here