European Climate Law Archives - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment

Climate change law in Europe: what do new EU climate laws mean for the courts?

by Catherine Higham, Joana Setzer, Harj Narulla and Emily Bradeen

on 23 March, 2023

This report describes Europe's 'Fit for 55 package and broader programme of legal reforms associated with the EU's climate ambitions, and looks at the role of climate litigation in shaping Europe's legislation. Read more

New report says independent expert advisory body on climate change essential to strengthen political support for climate action across the EU

Press release on 3 September, 2020

There is a clear need for an independent expert advisory mechanism on climate change at the European level to enable more effective implementation of the European Climate Law, according to a new joint report published today (September 3rd). Read more

The design of an independent expert advisory mechanism under the European Climate Law: What are the options?

Policy publication

by Alina Averchenkova and Lara Lazaro

on 3 September, 2020

The aim of this report is to inform the debate on the need for, and the design of, an independent expert advisory mechanism under the European Climate Law, based on experiences with the implementation of national climate change legislation. Read more