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Dutch Climate Ruling Signals Major Shift on Aviation and Emissions Accountability: ECLI:NL:RBDHA:2026:1344
In a landmark ruling (ECLI:NL:RBDHA:2026:1344), the District Court of The Hague held that the Netherlands failed to meet its climate obligations under Article 8 ECHR. The judgment notably requires the inclusion of aviation and maritime emissions in national climate accountability, signalling a major shift in how state responsibility is defined.
Maria José Azar-Baud
Jan 30
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