ClientEarth

June 25, 2019

Lawyers allege illegal fishing activities in North Sea nature reserve

ClientEarth has lodged an official complaint with the European Commission over a proposed management plan for the Dogger Bank, which is home to sharks, porpoises and other iconic species.
June 23, 2019

Environmental groups launch High Court challenge to Brexit regulation over wildlife risk

Lawyers from ClientEarth have helped launch a High Court challenge to the UK government’s Brexit laws, over sweeping new powers that may weaken protection for seas and wildlife in the UK.
June 8, 2019

Romania’s dirtiest power plant faces court challenge over unassessed pollution

Rovinari is one of Romania’s largest and most polluting power plants. The country's authorities have granted it a lifetime permit to operate, without ever assessing its disastrous environmental impacts.
May 18, 2019

Legal complaint triggers fishing quotas investigation by EU ombudsman

The European Ombudsman has officially announced the start of an inquiry following a complaint lodged by the environmental group ClientEarth against the EU Council’s lack of transparency over fishing quotas.
May 13, 2019

Human rights and climate change: world-first case to protect indigenous Australians

ClientEarth is acting on behalf of a group of indigenous Australians from the Torres Strait region in a groundbreaking climate change case.
April 15, 2019

Musicians take on climate change in new Polish documentary

ClientEarth has been running a campaign in Poland to boost recognition of how climate change is affecting everyone in the country, in ways they may not have recognised – and making the link between climate change and the heavy use of fossil fuels.
March 12, 2019

United Nations criticises UK’s access to justice failure

UN committee abandoned its usual diplomatic language to express "disappointment" and "surprise" at UK government’s "marked shortcomings".
March 6, 2019

ClientEarth launches European legal guide to protecting the environment

The guide will assist legal professionals and organisations in Europe take legal action to protect the environment.
February 19, 2019

Lawyers warn on legality of EU approved investment

Lawyers have warned that a European investment agreement, endorsed by the EU Parliament, may not be compatible with the law.
February 9, 2019

UK policymaking on coal phase-out 'sending confusing signals'

ClientEarth is calling for clarity and coherence on UK coal phase-out.