Aurora

Aurora climate case to test Sweden’s state responsibility in court for first time

The state's climate responsibility will be addressed in a Swedish district court for the first time. Climate association Aurora met with the state's lawyers on Monday ahead of the upcoming trial.

Aurora Group Revives Climate Lawsuit Against Swedish State

When 300 young people sued the state for inadequate climate policy, it was rejected by the Supreme Court. But the court left an opening to try a climate goal raised by an association – which Aurora is now doing.

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The Council of Justice: More Climate Cases Are Likely to Await

The notable Aurora case cannot be tried in a Swedish court, according to a decision from the Supreme Court. But likely, we will see other climate cases in Swedish courts, believes Justice of the Supreme Court Jonas Malmberg. There are reasons to believe that we will see more of it even in Sweden, he says.

Climate goals cannot be tried in Swedish court

The notable Aurora case cannot be taken up in court, announces the Supreme Court. It is a setback for the environmental movement. But it does not close the door for climate lawsuits, says Jonas Ebbesson, professor of environmental law.

Unique case: What must countries do for the climate?

The UN's court is to decide what countries are required to do to stop climate change. Now, the negotiations are starting in the court's largest case ever.