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09.40 BST
‘Leading the way’: Young people to present
climate case before top court
Six young
people from Portugal are expected to present a case before the European Court
of Human Rights tomorrow arguing that countries are breaching their rights by
failing to do enough on climate change. The youngest in the group is Mariana
Agostinho, who is only 11.
“As in many
other places, young people are leading the way and demonstrating that there are
legal avenues through which climate justice can be achieved,” said Mandi
Mudarikwa, Amnesty International’s head of strategic litigation.
“This case
is hugely significant but is only one of several underway to ensure that
everyone’s right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment is protected.”
“Like so
many others around the world, the applicants are already directly experiencing
health impacts from climate change as increasing heat extremes have restricted
their ability to spend time outdoors, exercise, sleep and concentrate
properly,” Mudarikwa said, adding that “some also suffer from conditions like
asthma, worsened by lower air quality caused by extreme heat, forest fires and
emissions from burning fossil fuels.”
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