Youth Climate Case Japan
Civil lawsuit by the youth of Japan requesting Japan’s major electric utilities – whose CO2 emissions account for about 30% of overall national emissions – to reduce emissions at a rate and level consistent with the science-based 1.5°C target
Upcoming schedule
| Details | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 6th court date (observers permitted) |
2026 April 20, 14:30 | Nagoya district court |
| 7th court date (observers permitted) ※Details will be announced as soon as they are decided |
2026 August 6, 14:30 | Nagoya district court |
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Report: 5th Oral Argument Held on Jan 8, 2026
On 8 January, the fifth oral argument for the Youth Climate Case was held at Nagoya District Court, where two plaintiffs and the legal team presented their statements. As with the previous four oral argument dates, the courtroom was filled beyond the capacity of 100 people, necessitating a lottery system for the public seating. Following […]
Report: 4th Oral Argument Held on September 17, 2025 – joined by Former Hawaii Supreme Court Justice Michael Wilson
On 17 September, the fourth oral argument for the Youth Climate Case was held at Nagoya District Court, where two plaintiffs and the legal team presented their statements. Once again, the courtroom was filled beyond the capacity of 100 people, necessitating a lottery system for the public seating. Following the hearing, a debriefing and networking […]
News Letter No.05 Has Been Released!
Youth Climate Case Japan News Letter No.5 has been released. Download PDF from here (Japanese).
News Letter No.04 Has Been Released!
Youth Climate Case Japan News Letter No.4 has been released. Download PDF from here (Japanese).
News Letter No.03 Has Been Released!
Youth Climate Case Japan News Letter No.3 has been released. Download PDF from here (Japanese).
News Letter No.02 Has Been Released!
Youth Climate Case Japan News Letter No.2 has been released. Download PDF from here (Japanese).
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