Sharmin Chougule, member of the ESCOP4Green research group, analyzes the case raised by the NGO Indian Council for the Enviro legal action concerning the failure of chemical companies to comply with environmental policies in India. The process is particularly important as it focuses on the problematic balance between economic development and environmental protection.

Ivan Allegranti, member of the ESCOP4Green research group, illustrates the proposed class action before the New York federal Judge on the coyote fur sourcing by a Canadian clothing company in an attempt to pander to ethical buyers. This case represents one of a recent wave of sustainability-related class action lawsuits.

Maria Paola Nico, member of the ESCOP4Green research group, describes the first decision of the Italian Supreme Court on climate change. It recognizes the protection of "vulnerable" subjects so-called Environmental Migrants by emphasising the negative effects of the climate emergency.

Ari Rogério Ferra Júnior, member of the ESCOP4Green research group, analyses the Brazilian case ADPF 708 relating to non-compliance with the Fundamental Precept No. 708. The decision recognizes the constitutional duties of the State of climate protection stemming from constitutional and international regulations.

Adele Emilia Caterini, member of the ESCOP4Green research group, examines the case VZW Klimaatzaak v. Kingdom of Belgium & Others on the liability of the Belgian State for policies to prevent the harmful effects of climate change. Although the process is currently pending, it has elements of considerable interest as an expression of a "greening" of fundamental rights.

Karina Zabrodina, member of the ESCOP4Green research group, analyses the case Urgenda Foundation against the Netherlands. This is one of the first climate change cases in which citizens, represented by the foundation, have turned to national judges to claim their "environmental" rights. The success of the case has inspired the activation of several legal proceedings at the European and International level.