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Switzerland violates women’s human rights by failing to tackle climate change, European court rules

Published 13:47 on April 9, 2024  /  Last updated at 13:48 on April 9, 2024  / /  Climate Talks, EMEA, International, Switzerland

Switzerland’s failure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions violates its obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), the Strasbourg's Grand Chamber ruled on Tuesday in a landmark decision.
Switzerland’s failure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions violates its obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), the Strasbourg's Grand Chamber ruled on Tuesday in a landmark decision.


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