The lawsuit in which everyone wins

Belgium is failing to meet its international climate obligations. The non-profit organisation Klimaatzaak (Dutch for Climate Case; Affaire Climat in French) aims to change this through legal action. To compel a more ambitious climate policy, 58,586 citizens have brought proceedings against the four competent Belgian authorities. They won both in the first instance and on appeal, but the Flemish government lodged an appeal in the Court of Cassation (the Belgian Supreme Court). You can find everything you need to know about the court case here.

ALL RISE. From ruling to action!

A promise is a promise. The judge has spoken; our authorities have been found guilty, but political action has yet to follow. ALL RISE refers to the moment when everyone stands up as the judge enters the courtroom. But it also refers to the moment when we, as citizens, stand up once more. Not to prove we are right. But because we have already been proved right. Now we demand action and the implementation of the ruling.

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Rise with us, join one of our actions and help build pressure to ensure the climate judgement is implemented. Over the coming months, we’ll once again be making our voices heard loud and clear through public campaigns, social media, political pressure and new opportunities to get involved.

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Flanders continues to drag out the legal proceedings. Help us keep going! You can no longer join the lawsuit, but you can still support us morally and financially.

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Why should I support this citizen action?

Support our action if, like us, you are concerned about the future of our planet. We are asking the Belgian authorities to take the necessary measures to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions in our country. This must be done now in order to achieve a low-carbon society by 2050.

THE COURT CASE

Is this an attack against this government?

No. On the contrary. Klimaatzaak wants to be a vehicle, an activator for sustainable social and political change. We are not using this legal remedy against a minister or a government, but out of love for society and for the climate. Not against, but for. Together, if possible.

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