Strengthening democracy beyond majoritarianism: The European Court of Human Rights ruling in KlimaSeniorinnen
The European Court of Human Rights’ ruling in KlimaSeniorinnen (2024) establishes obligations for states to do their part to mitigate the climate crisis. It also strengthened participatory and deliberative elements in the domestic democratic process, e.g., by enhancing standing for associations, reducing the margin of appreciation for mitigation objectives, and imposing a duty to quantify a state’s fair share.
Verschijningsvorm: Maandbladartikel (download pdf)
Auteur(s): C. Eckes
Verschijning: januari 2025
Archiefcode: AA20250019
34 ECHR Aarhus Convention climate crisis climate mitigation objectives domestic politics ECtHR emissions extraterritorial harms fair share carbon budget human rights interests of individuals KlimaSeniorinnen Margin of Appreciation standing for associations strategic climate litigation Switzerland victims
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