Climate Litigation in a Changing World

Climate change poses tremendous legal challenges. The law is still largely unsettled. Seeing the
global consequences of GHG emissions, many enterprises may face litigation before courts in
multiple jurisdictions. The outcome of these cases is often hard to predict. It is in the best interest
of humankind and the environment to create global obligations, for instance in the form of
concrete obligations of States and enterprises, which can be applied by courts around the globe.
Using a myriad of legal sources as a basis, this book explores recurring legal features and
remedies in the context of climate litigation. It explores the advantages and disadvantages of
specific choices, while recognizing that there are often no self-explanatory answers. The lessons
drawn are applied to hypothetical future cases.
Climate Litigation in a Changing World provides a basis for well-reasoned choices about
measures that could, and will likely have to be, effectuated. Taking insufficient measures may
give rise to liability. A keen understanding of these issues is vital for legal advisors, investors,
NGO's, businesses and prospective lawyers to anticipate future legal developments.