REPORT: 6TH ORAL ARGUMENT HELD ON APRIL 20, 2026 (Recording now available)
Plaintiffs heading to the oral argument (taken by Takuya Moriyama/Kiko Network)
On 20 April, the sixth oral argument for the Youth Climate Case was held at the Nagoya District Court, where two plaintiffs and the legal team presented their statements. As with the previous oral argument dates, the number of spectators exceeded the courtroom capacity, and a lottery was held for spectator seats.
After the hearing, the plaintiffs and their legal team explained the day’s proceedings and key points at a debriefing session. At the workshop, participants discussed in groups based on their home region.
Furthermore, later that day, the plaintiffs and debriefing session participants held a standing action in front of Nagoya Station to appeal for the necessity of climate change countermeasures.
A recording of the debriefing session is available above for viewing. Additionally, a future issue of our regularly published Youth Climate Case Newsletter (in Japanese) will include a detailed explanation of the sixth oral argument.
Standing Action in front of Nagoya Station (taken by Wataru Nakanishi/Kiko Network)
TWO PLAINTIFFS GAVE STATEMENTS OF OPINION
At the sixth oral argument, two plaintiffs, Ryota Yokoyama and Haruhisa Tokito, presented their statements to the judges in court. The contents of these statements can be read below. Additionally, Yokoyama and Tokito talked about their statements at the debriefing session.
Please refer to the recording linked below.
- Plaintiff’s Statement: Ryota Yokoyama (in Japanese)
- Plaintiff’s Statement: Haruhisa Tokito (in Japanese)
The “Documents” page of this website contains the plaintiffs’ statements and other materials submitted to the court.
NEXT ORAL ARGUMENT WILL BE HELD ON AUGUST 6
After the sixth oral argument, the next court date is on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at the Nagoya District Court. Detailed information will be posted on this website as soon as it is finalized.
Thank you for your continued support.
