The European Court of Human Rights on Tuesday ruled in favour of Norway's government in a climate lawsuit brought by young activists who claimed the country's policy…
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The European Court of Human Rights on Tuesday ruled in favour of Norway's government in a climate lawsuit brought by young activists who claimed the country's policy of Arctic oil exploration had put their future at risk.
Norway is western Europe's largest oil and gas producer, with daily output of four million barrels of oil equivalent, and says it plans to pump hydrocarbons for decades to come while also supporting global efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
The lawsuit launched in 2022 by six individuals in their 20s along with Greenpeace and Young Friends of the Earth, was part of a growing branch of law where plaintiffs go to court to make the case for curbing emissions that cause climate change.
Unanimous Verdict by the Court
The case concerned Norway's decision to award 10 exploration licences in the Arctic Barents Sea in 2016, which the applicants claimed had endangered the environment and deprived young people of their right to life.
"The European Court of Human Rights held, unanimously, that there had been
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