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Engels et. al., v. Germany
| Date of Application: | Thu, 01 Sep 2022 |
|---|---|
| Decision Making Body: | European Court of Human Rights |
| Law Applied: | European Convention on Human Rights |
| Keywords: | NDC |
Engels et. al., v. Germany
ECHR Case no. 46906/22
At Issue: Whether the insufficient implementation of the Neubauer decision in Germany violates human rights.
Summary: Follow-up case to Germany's Federal Constitutional Court’s judgment regarding the Climate Protection Act, where the Court had ordered the legislator to amend the act to comply with the environmental targets. The applicants complain that the CP Act amendments are insufficient to meet the targets agreed upon at COP 21.
This application was brought by nine teenagers and young adults. The applicants complain, relying on Articles 2 and 8 of the Convention, that the new objectives of the German Climate Protection Act in its amended version which entered into force on 31 August 2021, are insufficient to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to the level necessary for meeting the Paris Agreement temperature goals.
Engels and Others v. Germany - Climate Change Litigation (climatecasechart.com)
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Related CRC articles
- 6. Right to life, survival and development (CRC Article 6)
- 16. Right to privacy, family, home, communications and reputation (CRC Article 16)
This application was brought by nine teenagers and young adults. The applicants complain, relying on Articles 2 and 8 of the Convention, that the new objectives of the German Climate Protection Act in its amended version which entered into force on 31 August 2021, are insufficient to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to the level necessary for meeting the Paris Agreement temperature goals.
Cited CRC articles
Involvement of children in hearings
- Not sure
Intergenerational rights
Future generations
Outcome of decision for the applicants
- Decision pending
Did outcome of decision develop the law
- Not sure
Age range of litigants
- Other (Under 25)
Number of children or youth involved
9