Recent climate change litigation before the European Court of Human RightsŠtrus, Dušan (Avtor) climate changelitigationhuman rightsEuropean Court of Human RightsEuropean Convention of Human Rightsenvironmentclimate change poses significant threats to human rights, as protected under the European convention on Human rights. the European court of Human rights acknowledg-es the unprecedented challenges that climate change cases present, highlighting the increasing need to address these issues concerning human rights violations. recent climate case litigation before the European court of Human rights highlights key legal principles, including states’ positive obli-gations to protect life and health from environmental harm, including climate change. the landmark case of Verein Kli-maseniorinnen Schweiz marked the first instance where the European court of Human rights identified a human rights violation linked to climate change. this decision sets a sig-nificant precedent, influencing future lawsuits and environ-mental legislation. Although the judgment has limitations, particularly given switzerland’s unique regulatory context, it underscores the increasing role of climate litigation in shap-ing policy and public discourse, extending its impact be-yond the courtroom.Fakulteta za državne in evropske študije20252026-02-19 11:03:31Članek v reviji13185sl