Climate litigation commentary series
This commentary series is coordinated by the Grantham Research Institute’s climate law and governance team, exploring corporate climate litigation and the boundaries and interactions between science, the law and policy. The series contains contributions from legal scholars, economists and other social scientists, reviewed by practising lawyers. It is co-hosted with the Global School of Sustainability at LSE.
The commentaries address pressing questions, highlight areas for future research and explore potential ways forward, providing timely and practical insights. The series is designed for stakeholders ranging from lawyers to regulators, investors and others seeking clarity in the rapidly evolving landscape of corporate climate responsibility.
Commentaries in the series:
- Bridging science and law for corporate climate accountability (26 February 2026)
- How states can overcome the challenges in regulating corporate climate transition plans (2 March 2026)
- Climate litigation’s impact evaluation problem (9 March 2026)
Background to the series
The series was inspired by a workshop hosted by the Grantham Research Institute in October 2025, bringing together legal scholars, climate lawyers, economists, political scientists and climate scientists, to explore issues and evidence in forward-looking corporate climate litigation, focusing on the boundaries and interactions between science, the law and policy. Like other important efforts it builds on – such as the Climate Research Forum and the Union of Concerned Scientists – the workshop provided a space for climate scientists and legal experts to collaborate on strengthening evidence-based climate governance. The series supports this dialogue and interdisciplinary collaboration between research and practice on these vital issues.