Netherlands

This paper investigates the impact of the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) on carbon emissions and economic performance using the largest dataset published to date. Read more

This article reports on an attempt by environmental groups to sue Dutch airline KLM for what they claim to be misleading adverts promoting the company's sustainability initiative. Read more

This article reports on the award of the 2022 Goldman Environmental Prize to Marjan Minnesma, who sued the Dutch government over its carbon emissions plans. The article includes quotes from Joana Setzer who discusses the importance of the court case. Read more

This news article reports on recent climate related court cases against multi national companies in both Germany and the Netherlands.... Read more

This editorial article in The Guardian reflects on a recent court ruling against Shell over its carbon emissions. The article... Read more

This news article reports that three major oil companies were successfully challenged by both courts and shareholders over their carbon... Read more

This news article reports on a series of challenges against big oil companies by both shareholders and the courts. The... Read more

This article reflects on how shareholders, customers and the courts are challenging major oil companies to act on climate change.... Read more

In advance of the final judgement in the landmark Urgenda v. State of the Netherlands climate litigation case, this commentary shines the spotlight on whether human rights can serve as a basis for obliging states to reduce their emissions, and on the justifications behind the minimum 25 per cent emissions cut stipulated by the Hague District Court. Read more