In a landmark decision, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that Switzerland's climate policy violates human rights, marking a significant moment for climate justice.

This ruling came after about 2,000 female pensioners sued the Swiss government, arguing their lives were at risk from heatwaves due to inadequate climate action.

This verdict, the first of its kind to apply the European Convention on Human Rights to climate change, underscores the link between climate change and human rights, setting a precedent for similar cases across Europe.

The climate activist group Aurora hopes this decision will bolster their case against the Swedish government, which they accuse of failing in its climate policy.

This development signals a crucial moment for climate litigation, emphasizing the responsibility of states to protect their citizens from the impacts of climate change.