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Global Trends in Climate Change Litigation: 2023 Snapshot

Author(s) name(s): Setzer J and Higham C

Hyperlink: https://www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Global_trends_in_climate_change_litigation_2023_snapshot.pdf

Document type: text

Content type: report

Focus type: Climate litigation trends |

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User type (if pertinent): –

Country pertinency (if any): international

Languages: English

Keywords: climate litigation, trends, 2023

Year of publication: 2023

Complete citation: Setzer J and Higham C (2023) Global Trends in Climate Change Litigation: 2023 Snapshot. London: Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment and Centre for Climate Change Economics and Policy, London School of Economics and Political Science

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Lucie Greyl

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Gastón Médici-Colombo

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Jordi Jaria

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Assistant Professor of Public International Law, European Union Law, Legal Theory and Sociology of Law at the Department of Public Law at the Universitat de les Illes Balears. Previously, he was postdoctoral researcher at the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna di Pisa, Italy, and PhD candidate at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili. He holds a Law Degree from the Universitat de Barcelona, Master in Sociology of Law from the Instituto de Sociología del Derecho de Oñati, Master in Environmental Law from the Universidad del País Vasco, and PhD in Law from the Universitat Rovira i Virgili. Main research field of research: intergenerational justice, climate justice, and climate litigation.

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European University Viadrina in Frankfurt, scientific and pedagogical internship on the topic of “Modern approaches to the organization of the educational process for applicants of legal education”, in the specialty “Legal Sciences”, certificate № LSI-24234 dated October 2, 2020 (180 hours – 6 credits) August 24, 2020 – October 2, 2020;

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Grant agreement for ERASMUS+ staff mobility for teaching between PROGRAMME and PARTNER COUNTRIES; VYTAUTAS MAGNUS UNIVERSITY (LITHUANIA KAUNAS 01; May 15-19, 2023).

Khrystyna Mitiushkina

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Promotes environmental and economic education among students and pupils. She is a permanent member of the jury of contests of works of the Small Academy of Sciences, contests of various levels regarding the implementation of environmental projects (competition “My Mariupol: realities and prospects of economic development”, Green intellect, City with our hands, Tournament of young economic experts);

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Participation in the developmentof the project idea of the department of rational nature management and environmental protection of the Mariupol State University for the DonRSA “Energy balanced system of buildings of the higher education institution “Ecobuilding of the university”;

Participation in the development of the project “Development of a system for monitoring the level of ecological security of territories” for participation in the competition for small grants from the Konrad Adenauer Foundation for conducting scientific research for universities in eastern Ukraine.

Valentyna Abalmasova

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Phd student at Mariupol State University;

Founder of NGO “Mariupol Zero Waste”;

Board member of “Ukrainian Zero Waste Alliance”;

Coordinator of the all-Ukrainian youth movement “Let’s do it, Ukraine” in the Donetsk region of Ukraine;

Head of the Green Council advisory body at the executive committee of the Mariupol City Council of the Council;

Member of the working group on improving the system of environmental education in Ukraine under the Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on environmental policy and nature management. 

Viktoriya Grygor'yeva

Member of the working groupthe Erasmus project 2023-1-IT02-KA220-HED-000161993 Climate Justice Living Lab at Mariupol State University;

Associate Professor at the Department of Law, Mariupol State University;

Head at the Department of LawMariupol State University;

Expert on accreditation of educational programs 081 Law National Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance;

Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Ukraine Lawyers Association in Donetsk region;

Member of the All-Ukrainian public organization “Ukrainian Bar Association”;

Responsible executor of the complex scientific topic “Development and practical implementation of legal doctrine in Ukraine in the context of European integration” (State registration number 0121U109366 dated March 08, 2021) (2021-2025).

Professional development:

Certyfikat «Organizacja procesu edukacyjnego I nowatorskie metody nauczania w Polskich Szkolach Wyzszych» zorganizowanym przez Wyzsza Szkjla Strosunkow Miedzynarodowych I Komunikacji Spolecznej w Chelmie w dniach 02.01 – 11.02.2020r. Czas trwania szkolenia 120 godzin. Zaswiadczenie nr 334 wydanewdniu 11.02.2020 r.;

Certificate of basic mediation skills: online course on mediation. Ukrainian Mediation Center. Academy of consulting business. Duration: 48 hours, including 24 hours of practice. Training period: February 24 – April 03, 2020;

Certificate Online workshop on mediation skills development. Ukrainian Mediation Center. Academy of consulting business. Duration: 12 hours. Training period: April 23 – 25, 2020;

Certificate Capacity development workshop on Community Engagementunder EU-funded project “Reinventing Displaced Universities: Enhancing Competitiveness, Serving Communities (REDU)” 04, 05, 11 and 12 October 2022;

Certificate UINTEI -220098 Attended a course of webinars on advanced training on the topic “Transformation of science intobusiness: opportunities for commercialization” 19 academic hours. Ukrainian Institute of Scientific and Technical Expertise andinformation. October 4 – November 15, 2022; 

George Eliopoulos

Having obtained a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, he currently serves as a web developer. With a background in developing e-learning platforms, websites, and diverse IT sector responsibilities, he has contributed to several EU projects, some with a focus on environmental sustainability.

Vasileios Kyriakopoulos

Graphic designer (UI/UX) and web developer with a bachelor’s degree in computer science & MSc in Technologies of Intelligent Information Systems and Communications. He carries a long working experience in network administration, android application development, web design, and graphic design, showcasing extensive professional experience. Since 2022, he has actively participated in various national, co-financed, and EU programs. His expertise extends to the architecture and management of Internet of Things (IoT) systems, coupled with proficiency in developing machine learning algorithms. Additionally, he has contributed to several EU projects focused on environmental sustainability, serving as an expert in the development of IT tools.

Anastasios Konstantakopoulos

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Panagiotis G. Anastassopoulos

With a foundation in mathematics complemented by an MBA and numerous certifications in digital tools and programming, P.G. Anastassopoulos offers over 23 years of expertise in pioneering IT-driven business development. His career underscores a commitment to continuous learning through IT advancements and digital education. He possesses extensive proficiency in leading national educational initiatives and managing EU projects, with a strong focus on utilizing technology to drive progress. Notably, he is a member of the ET 2020 Working Group of the European Commission, serves on the Board of Directors of EfVET, and holds a pivotal position as the head of the Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL) Thematic Team within the Forum. He has also been actively involved in several EU projects tailored to the protection of the environment.

Charitini-Maria Skoulidi

An economist with a Master’s degree in tourism, specializing in improving accessibility for individuals with disabilities. With over 24 years of professional experience, she has successfully managed various national and EU projects, particularly focusing on vocational education and training (VET) and adult education. She excels in developing training programs and holds certification as an adult educator from the Greek National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications & Vocational Guidance. Additionally, she has held directorial positions in adult training institutions and a social enterprise dedicated to supporting vulnerable populations. Notably, she has served as a project manager in numerous EU projects centered around the green transition and green policies. 

Dr. Giulia Torta

Dr. Giulia Torta is research fellow at the Department of law of University of Palermo. She has a PhD in Human Rights: evolution, protection and limits at the University of Palermo and her research activity is focused on the fields of administrative law and environmental law. From Aug 2019 to Oct 2020, she was Postdoc researcher at the University of Paranà (Brasil) where she researched on the topic of the protection of water. She gives lectures on environmental law both at the University of Palermo (Departments of law, natural sciences, and environmental engineering) and at other Universities.