In a landmark decision, the European Court has declared the climate crisis a human rights crisis, marking a significant shift in how environmental issues are approached globally.

This comes as cases like the Auroramålet, where 600 youths sued the Swedish state for inadequate climate policies, and the victory of four Swiss pensioners against their government for failing to address climate change, leverage human rights laws.

These cases are part of a growing global movement, with at least 15 countries now ordered to amend their climate policies following legal challenges.

Climate Litigation Network's Lucy Maxwell highlights the role of these lawsuits in shaping policies and raising awareness.

The shift indicates a broader legal recognition of the climate crisis as not just an environmental issue, but a critical human rights concern.