Governments have to step up their game on climate action | DW News

Europe’s top human rights court has ruled in favor of a group of Swiss pensioners, who argued their government put them at risk by not doing enough to prevent climate change. It’s a landmark decision that could influence legislation across Europe, and give a boost to activists who say their governments are failing to tackle global warming.

We spoke to climate law expert Dr. Christina Voigt, and to Elisabeth Stern, a Board Member of the Swiss Senior Women for Climate Protection.

00:00 Intro and report
02:44 Interview Dr. Christina Voigt, University of Oslo
07:13 Interview Elisabeth Stern, Swiss Senior Women for Climate Protection

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