Klimatická žaloba ČR v. Czech Republic

A group of Czech citizens has filed suit against the Czech Republic for their inaction on climate change. They allege that the failure to respond adequately to the climate crisis is a violation of their human rights. The group of claimants is made up of citizens who feel threatened by the state's inaction and citizens directly affected by climate change.

Background
The suit is brought by an NGO representing 221 Czech citizens, Klimatická žaloba ČR, a municipality, and four individuals: two farmers, a forest owner, and a concerned citizen. The defendants in the case are the Ministry of the Environment, Ministry of Industry and Trade, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Transport, and the Government of the Czech Republic.