We force businesses and governments to deliver on their environmental obligations. We help to draft more robust, ambitious laws. We propose scientifically sound policies and solutions to protect rights and resources in the first place.
Latest news
How the Republic of Congo’s new forest law can help preserve world’s ‘second lung’
Last month, the Republic of Congo’s new forest law came into effect. By ensuring more sustainable management of the country’s vast rainforests, it marks a big step forward in regulating and protecting climate-critical forests.
Empowering women and protecting forests in Liberia
ClientEarth interviewed our colleague in Liberia to find out more about her gender rights and forest protection work. We collaborate with her to run gender training and workshops as part of the legal working groups, which seek to involve women in forest governance, and in doing so, ensure the community and forests can prosper harmoniously.
ClientEarth appeals High Court judgment over Drax gas plant approval
Our lawyers have won the right to appeal a ruling by the High Court, which sided with a UK Government decision to approve what would be Europe’s largest gas plant.
Inquiry opened over EU failure to consider environmental and social impacts of South American trade deal
Following our complaint, the European Ombudsman has launched an inquiry into the EU Commission’s trade agreement with the ‘Mercosur’ group of South American countries. This includes our claims that the Commission failed to seriously consider the deal’s environmental, social, and human rights impact.
“Law is a powerful tool that can fundamentally change the way we live in the world. We see our work as pivotal to our shared future.”
James Thornton
CEO, ClientEarth
Why law is the right approach →
"Rising seas are washing away Torres Strait Islanders' homes. We're supporting them to bring a world-first climate change case."
Sophie Marjanac
Climate lawyer
Demand Australia protects its citizens →
“Governments across the EU are still breathing life into coal with major subsidies. Europe needs to get a grip on its coal problem.”
Ilona Jedrasik
Energy Lead, Poland
We're using the law to force action on coal →
“We stepped in to save Europe's oldest forest from illegal logging, protecting lynx, bison and other endangered species.”
Agata Szafraniuk
Biodiversity Lawyer
Explore our three-year fight to protect it →
We use the power of law to bring about systemic change that protects life on earth.
It’s our world. These are our laws. This is our work – join us.
Take action
Coal in Europe: it’s time to stop digging
There are more than 250 coal power plants left in Europe. But across the continent action is not happening fast enough.
You have a right to breathe clean air
Clean air is essential for a healthy life. Explore our work across Europe and find out how you can help us make that right a reality.
Why ClientEarth matters
The science couldn’t be clearer: we are facing a climate crisis that threatens the future of life on our planet. But we have the power to fix it.
Saving Bialowieza Forest
With your support, we saved this precious forest – one of the oldest in Europe – from unthinkable destruction.
Fighting harmful industrial emissions
Coking plants in Poland are making the air unbreathable. Join the legal fight and sign our petition to protect people’s health.
Protecting islanders’ rights
With our help, Torres Strait Islanders are bringing the first climate change case against the Australian federal government over human rights.