Published October 11, 2021 | Version v1

Non-State Actors and Climate Litigation: The French State is Condemned for Non-Compliance with its Air Pollution Obligations

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  • 1. University of Houston Law Center

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  • 1. University of Houston Law Center

Description

This case note Assembly of the Council of State, July 10, 2020-no. 428409 provides an overview of the French Council of State's judgment requiring the French State to pay a penalty of 10 million euros per semester if it fails to comply with its climate obligations under European and French environmental law.

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Aubin Nzaou Case Note Amis de la Terre France v. The French Government.pdf

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Journal article: 10.5281/zenodo.5562309 (DOI)

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European Commission
TGL - Transition Governance and Law 845118

References

  • Conseil d'Etat of France Assembly, July 10, 2020, n° 428409. Aubin Nzaou-Kongo, ECLQ (Energy and Climate Law Quarterly) Vol. 1, Issue 3, Case note