Climate change and judicial powers

Authors

  • Carlos de Miguel Perales Abogado. Profesor de la Facultad de Derecho. ICADE – Universidad Pontificia Comillas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46661/lexsocial.12817

Keywords:

environment, climate change, judicial powers, rule of law, separation of powers

Abstract

This article intends to provide criteria to determine when courts have powers to render under their judgement governmental decisions on how to fight against climate change. To this end, existing interests in climate litigation, as well as obligations of the States under International Law (both generally and especially in relation to climate change), are identified. The limits of the powers of courts when assessing whether the measures taken by a government to fight against climate change are or not sufficient, are then analyzed. This article ends with come practical conclusions.  

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Published

2025-12-18

How to Cite

de Miguel Perales, C. (2025). Climate change and judicial powers. Lex Social: Journal of Social Rights, 1–24. https://doi.org/10.46661/lexsocial.12817

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