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That attack the irish government ?
The Friends of the Environment (FIE), an irish association, seizes justice to protest against the government’s policy of climatewhich they consider to be low
and little ambitious
. Today they are supported by nearly 20,000 people who have requested that the case be defended in their name
.
Why ?
Ireland is a member of theParis agreement on climate and is committed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25 to 40% by 2020 compared to the 1990 level. However, these emissions have increased by approximately 10 % over the period, and are expected to continue to grow in the next ten years. The Friends of the Environment therefore consider that the State does not respect its commitments in terms ofecology and violates the constitutional rights and humans, in particular the right to life.
And after ?
At a first pass before the courts in 2019, the court had given the government. The activists filed a direct appeal with the supreme Court. Today, they are going to be heard on appeal by seven judges. This is the third time in the world in a matter of climate justice is discussed at this level of court. This has been especially the case in the netherlands with the mobilization of 900 citizens in the first trial on liability climate, as well as the United States, where 21 children have accused the u.s. government of non-compliance
of future generations.
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