Press release Archive - 2024

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