Event

Recent Judgments on Fundamental Rights and Environmental Protection

Objective

This online seminar will discuss the recent EU judgments on the intersection of fundamental rights and environmental protection. Focus will be placed on the recent case law of the ECtHR as well as the CJEU while also comparing the distinct approaches of both Courts to environmental protection. 
The practical-oriented approach will allow for a takeaway message on current key issues in environmental litigation, including access to justice, admissibility issues and signals for domestic systems. 

Key topics

• Intersection of fundamental rights and environmental protection
• Rights-based environmental litigation
• Recent judgments of the ECtHR and CJEU (climate change, pollution, waste management)
• EU Charter in environmental litigation
• Access to justice in environmental matters