Abstract
Climate change litigation booms across many jurisdictions and puts the interplay between legal and scientific questions in the limelight. But how do courts tackle the scientific aspects in cases where the plaintiffs argue a governmental failure to mitigate emissions? Are judges actively integrating scientific knowledge into their decision-making? A content analysis of case law in 15 jurisdictions shows that courts often shy away from expert aid.
| Original language | English |
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| Place of Publication | http://institutionsforconflictresolution.net |
| Media of output | Online |
| Publication status | Published - 10 Jul 2023 |
| Event | 2023 Institutions for Conflict Resolution (COI): Towards just institutional approaches to conflict prevention and resolution - Aristo meeting centre Utrecht Lunetten, Utrecht, Netherlands Duration: 28 Sept 2023 → 29 Sept 2023 https://www.uu.nl/en/research/empirical-research-into-institutions-for-conflict-resolution-eri/coi-conferentie-2023 |
Keywords
- climate change litigation
- science
- Comparative Law