Russian Activists Take Government to European Court Over Climate Inaction

Russia's first ever climate litigation case moves through European Court of Human Rights as activists challenge government's failure to meet climate goals.

Moscow Helsinki Group, Ecodefense, and 18 individuals contest Putin's emissions reductions decree and government's climate strategy.

After quick dismissal in Russian courts, activists appeal to ECHR, citing violation of constitutional rights.

Indigenous representative Pavel Sulyandziga joins case as climate change disproportionately impacts Arctic communities.

Although current government may not comply, ECHR ruling could impact future Russian climate policy.