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Young climate activists take up lawsuits against India and Indonesia

A United Nations resolution declared the right to a healthy environment a human right in July 2022. Now, youth in India and Indonesia are suing their governments, reflecting a global trend of climate litigation based on human rights violations.

FEATURE-Climate lawsuits turn to human rights in search of justice

But rather than just wait for the next climate disaster to land, Giantiano is one of 13 complainants looking to take legal action against the Indonesian government - part of a global trend of climate litigation based on human rights violations. The complainants - made up of youths and communities from across Indonesia - claim the government has violated their human rights under the constitution, as they face life-threatening challenges, and adverse impacts to their health, education, livelihoods, food and water supplies due to climate change.

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