Climate Liability on Trial: Lessons from Luciano Lliuya v RWE - video

This event was co-organised by the London School of Economics Grantham Research Institute and the Imperial College London Grantham Institute

This panel discussion event focused on the landmark climate litigation case, Luciano Lliuya v RWE. In this groundbreaking legal dispute, a Peruvian farmer seeks to hold a major German energy company accountable for its contribution to climate change impacts in Peru—potentially setting a powerful new precedent for corporate climate responsibility.

The event featured Saúl Luciano Lliuya, the claimant himself, who offered firsthand insights into his legal dispute with RWE. An expert panel then explored the case within a broader context, examining both the legal and scientific dimensions of corporate climate accountability, as well as potential implications for businesses.

Speakers included Friederike Otto (Imperial College London), Nigel Brook (Clyde & Co), and Noah Walker-Crawford (Grantham Research Institute, LSE and Grantham Institute, Imperial College). The discussion was moderated by Marie Petersmann (LSE Law School).