December 18, 2024
Montana Supreme Court Affirms Landmark Youth-Led Climate Decision, Upholding Constitutional Rights to a Safe and Livable Climate
December 18, 2024
Youth-Led Climate Lawsuit La Rose v. His Majesty the King to Proceed to Trial in 2026
December 13, 2024
Youth Plaintiffs Expand Climate Lawsuit Against Florida Public Service Commission, Adding New Voices to the Fight for a Safe Future
December 9, 2024
Juliana Plaintiffs Take Standing Fight for Constitutional Rights to U.S. Supreme Court with Petition for Certiorari
December 5, 2024
Our Children’s Submits Intervention to European Court of Human Rights in its Newest Climate Case with Latest Scientific Findings
October 17, 2024
Ontario Court Affirms Youth Plaintiffs Ability to Assert Climate Rights
October 16, 2024
A Promising Framework for Human Rights Protection: Our Children’s Trust and the University Network for Human Rights Submits Summary of a First-of-Its-Kind Climate Agreement to Inter-American Court of Human Rights
October 16, 2024
Attorneys for Alaska Youth Present Oral Arguments in Constitutional Climate Case
October 10, 2024
In Observation of World Mental Health Day: Recognizing that Climate Change is a Mental Health Emergency for Children
September 30, 2024
Attorneys for California Children in Equal Protection Climate Case Present Oral Arguments
September 27, 2024
Our Children’s Trust (“OCT”) submitted comments today to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) regarding its draft Climate Protection Program (“CPP”)
September 17, 2024
Court Orders Government Response and Grants Extension for Youth Plaintiffs in Landmark Constitutional Climate Case Juliana v. United States
September 12, 2024
Research Published by an International Team of Scientists Found that the Paris Temperature Target of 1.5°C is Unjust
September 12, 2024
Juliana Plaintiffs File Petition to SCOTUS for A Writ of Mandamus to the Ninth Circuit, Seeking Judicial Protection and Correction
September 12, 2024
Nearly 350,000 People Demand the Biden Administration and U.S. Department of Justice End the Opposition to Youth Climate Case
September 4, 2024
Utah Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Youth-Led Climate Case
August 30, 2024
Inspired by the Juliana Plaintiffs, South Korean Youth Secure a Landmark First Step from the Nation’s Constitutional Court
August 16, 2024
Legal Scholars, Medical Professionals File Amicus Briefs in Support of Virginia Youth Climate Case
August 13, 2024
Backed by Nobel Laureate Economist, Legal Scholar, Sociologist & Mental Health Professional, California Youth Plaintiffs File Opposition to EPA’s Motion to Dismiss Their Case
July 24, 2024
Alaska Youth File Response to State’s Motion to Dismiss in Constitutional Climate Lawsuit
July 10, 2024
Montana Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Landmark Youth-Led Constitutional Climate Case Held v. State of Montana
July 8, 2024
Juliana Plaintiffs & Attorneys Respond to Biden’s DOJ on their Motion Asking Ninth Circuit Panel to Vacate May 1 Order
June 28, 2024
Members of Congress, Children’s Rights Scholars, Law Professors, & World Renowned Experts on Climate File Amicus Briefs in Support of Juliana Youth Plaintiffs Seeking En Banc Review
June 20, 2024
Historic Agreement Reached in Hawaiʻi Youth-Led Constitutional Climate Case
June 18, 2024
Juliana Youth Plaintiffs File a Petition for En Banc Rehearing with the 9th Circuit
June 17, 2024
Utah Supreme Court Sets Date for Oral Argument in Natalie R. v. Utah
June 12, 2024
Florida Youth File Comments Opposing FDACS’ Proposal to Repeal State Renewable Energy Goals
June 3, 2024
Canadian Youth File Amended Statement of Claim in Constitutional Climate Lawsuit
May 22, 2024
Alaskan Youth File New Constitutional Climate Lawsuit Against State Government
May 21, 2024
International Tribunal for Law of the Sea Recognizes States Must Prevent Greenhouse Gas Pollution but Falls Short on Requiring Sufficient Action to Protect Oceans
May 21, 2024
Youth plaintiffs file amended complaint in climate case against U.S. EPA and OMB.
May 20, 2024
Montana Supreme Court Sets Date for Oral Argument in Held v. State of Montana
May 8, 2024
Youth plaintiffs issue statement in climate case against EPA
May 1, 2024
Statement from Juliana youth plaintiffs & Our Children’s Trust on 'tragic and unjust’ Ninth Circuit decision in constitutional climate case
April 29, 2024
California youth plaintiffs tell judge: EPA is discounting our lives, court must intervene
April 24, 2024
Our Children’s Trust, University Network for Human Rights, and Defensa Ambiental del Noroeste – with Support of Youth and Medical Professionals – tell Inter-American Court of Human Rights to follow best available science to protect children
April 24, 2024
Utah youth tell state Supreme Court their climate case must move forward, delays increase harm
April 21, 2024
Hundreds gather at White House to demand Pres. Biden let youth climate case be heard
April 20, 2024
Youth plaintiffs applaud judge’s rebuke of egregious Justice Dept. attempts to silence them in climate court case
April 16, 2024
Our Children’s Trust founder & co-executive director Julia Olson receives Environmental Leadership Award from Berkeley Law
April 10, 2024
The European Court of Human Rights Requires States to Use Best Available Evidence in Addressing Climate Crisis and Emphasizes the Important Role of Domestic Courts in Protecting Children’s Rights
April 9, 2024
CA children file response in case alleging EPA is discriminating against them and violating rights to life
April 5, 2024
Doctors, Tribal Nations, Businesses, Retired Supreme Court Justices, Legal Experts, and More File Amicus Briefs in Support of Montana Youth Climate Case
March 29, 2024
Members of Congress led by Senator Merkley and Congresswoman Schakowsky decry DOJ’s efforts to silence youth plaintiffs in national climate case and urge trial
March 22, 2024
Juliana 21 respond to unprecedented DOJ effort to suppress youth voice in court
Our Children’s Trust calls for science-based solutions to climate crisis in brief to International Court of Justice
March 13, 2024
Youth plaintiffs file answer brief in Montana constitutional climate case
March 12, 2024
Supporters of climate justice turn out for youth plaintiffs as they make arguments in climate case
March 1, 2024
Department of Justice latest stonewalling in Juliana climate case denied; youth plaintiffs plan response to continued delays
February 13, 2024
Our Children’s Trust Attorneys File Response to U.S. Department of Justice Motion to Stay Pending Writ of Mandamus in Juliana v. United States
February 2, 2024
Our Children’s Trust on DOJ stonewalling: The Youth Will Not Stand Down
February 2, 2024
Our Children’s Trust Attorneys File Opposition to U.S. Department of Justice Motion to Stay in Juliana v. United States
January 19, 2024
U.S. Department of Justice Signals Intent to File Petition for Writ of Mandamus, Files Motion to Stay Case in Juliana v. United States
January 18, 2024
Our Children’s Trust Files Amicus Brief in Trump v. Anderson
January 17, 2024
Montana Supreme Court Denies State of Montana’s Request to Stay in Held v. State of Montana Ruling
January 12, 2024
Biden Administration, Department of Justice, Continue Delay Tactics in Juliana v. United States
January 8, 2024
Our Children’s Trust Files Amicus Brief in Willow Project Appeals
