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GOVERNMENTS SHOULD HONOUR AND UPHOLD DECISIONS MADE BY COURTS.

New Amnesty briefing analyzes landmark climate judgments of the European Court of Human Rights.
After six people presented a case in a court of law,complaining of health conditions excarbated during heat waves,the court found that the Switzerland inadequate policies to reduce green house gas emissions,violated their right to private and family life which encompasses a right to effective protection from serious adverse effects on climate change on people's lives,health,well being and quality of life.According to the ruling the Switzerland failed to consider the best available science to limit global heating to 1.5°c.above industrial levels a requirement by international law,and did not effectively devise and enact mitigation measures that would protect claimants from harm.The climate ruling shows that protecting human rights and ensuring that people live well and healthy even after a crisis and more so help to deal reduce crisis.

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  • Edwin wangombe

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    I agree that governments should respect the court's decisions and act accordingly. No one is above the law.

    • zelda ninga

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      One of the great achievements of the United Nations is the creation of a comprehensive body of human rights law—a universal and internationally protected code to which all nations can subscribe and all people aspire.

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      • Jane Wangui

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        Good job to the court for putting human rights first.The ruling must be adhered to.

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        • zelda ninga

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          @jane_wangui By all means they should.

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          • Edwin wangombe

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            @jane_wangui Absolutely, human rights should be respected and governments should work towards protecting them.

          • Rashid Kamau

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            Aligning climate policies with human rights obligations is not only a moral imperative but also a practical necessity for achieving sustainable and just outcomes

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            • walter lungayi

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              I strongly agree governments to align their climate policies with human rights obligations. By recognizing the link between environmental sustainability and individual well-being, it sets a precedent for accountability in addressing climate change impacts on health and quality of life.

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