Climate change litigation as a means to address intergenerational equity and climate change

Over the years human activities have increased the emissions of greenhouse gases in changes in the global climate. Most of the consequences of these changes will be in the years to come. Climate change does not only challenge the survival of subsequent but also has implications for intergenerational justice. Taking into consideration the well-being of future generations rely upon the actions of present generations, the of whether the former have rights over the latter is major. The theory of equity addresses this issue. For years, the notion of intergenerational equity had an ethical dimension, but recent litigation gave it bones and structure. This article established theories of intergenerational justice to the recent climate cases. By significant national, regional, and international case law, this article examines climate change litigation can promote intergenerational equity and combat climate itself. No absolute answer is provided, as this article accepts its limitations and, particularly regarding the barriers in litigation against private corporations. , in light of recent events, the author of this article remains optimistic, as despite the of success in court, the adjudicated cases have positively contributed to the development recognition of intergenerational rights in climate change law.