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Global trends in Climate Change Litigation: 2024 snapshot

Target GroupBachelor, Master, PhDResource TypeReportDomainMegatrends and sustainability, Business Ethics, Business LawDuration1h to ≤ 2hAuthorJoana Setzer, Catherine Higham
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Summary

  • This report can help students understand global climate litigation landscape, analyzing different types of climate cases, evaluating legal strategies and their effectiveness and the role of international courts in climate policy.

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  • Teaching methods can combine traditional lectures presenting the cases. Likewise, it can support post-lecture assignments carried out in groups or individually, such as the production of case briefings or preparing case presentations. The use of this material is rooted in real-world learning experience, where the analytical, synthesis and critical thinking skills of students can be applied.
  • Faculty preparation involves getting familiarized with the report contents, identifying suitable information to be incorporated in traditional lectures (e.g. statistical trends) and identifying suitable materials in the report for developing case studies. 

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Provide detailed formatting guidelines and evaluation criteria upfront. Students should demonstrate comprehensive understanding through systematic analysis and clear communication. Establish peer review processes to improve quality before final submission. Use reports as capstone experiences that integrate multiple course concepts and demonstrate advanced analytical capabilities.

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