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Climate Litigation Surges: Nearly 3,000 Cases Since 2015

6/30/2025

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Climate litigation is on the rise, with nearly 3,000 cases filed worldwide since the Paris Agreement in 2015, including 226 in 2024. The Grantham Institute reveals that 80% of these cases are strategically aimed at achieving bold climate objectives. While the US tops the list, the Global South is witnessing a swift increase, driven mainly by government initiatives.

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Climate litigation is on the rise, with nearly 3,000 cases filed worldwide since the Paris Agreement in 2015, including 226 in 2024. The Grantham Institute reveals that 80% of these cases are strategically aimed at achieving bold climate objectives. While the US tops the list, the Global South is witnessing a swift increase, driven mainly by government initiatives.