Published: June 17th, 2024,
Last updated: May 28th, 2025

On April 9, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) condemned Switzerland, stating that it is not doing enough to combat climate change. The Strasbourg judges found that Switzerland is violating the human rights of the plaintiffs, the so-called „climate seniors“, affecting their right to private and family life as well as their right to a fair trial. This means Switzerland must do more to combat climate change according to the ruling.