We’re challenging coal plants across Europe and protecting the continent’s most important forests from illegal logging. We’re improving fishing laws, ensuring the long term sustainability and health of our oceans. We’ve taken the UK government to court three times and won over illegal air pollution – and now we’re taking the fight to Europe. We’ve forced the EU to abandon plans to weaken laws on hormone-disrupting chemicals to protect our health.
At ClientEarth we use the law to make these systemic changes because it’s the most powerful tool we have.
Latest news
An expensive addiction: heavy coal handouts halt Polish energy transition
The massive financial support granted to Poland’s energy sector does not boost the development of green energy. Most of it goes to coal plants.
Air pollution beyond lockdown: could the UK breathe cleaner air?
Many people have noticed cleaner air and clearer skies during lockdown. ClientEarth has been leading the charge to make this a lasting reality post-lockdown, not a forgotten memory.
Could this court case transform how France makes its electricity?
ClientEarth is joining a legal case that could break commercial strongholds in the French energy market, clearing the way for an energy system based on renewable energy and citizen participation.
BP greenwashing complaint sets precedent for action on misleading ad campaigns
In an important precedent for complaints against corporate greenwashing, an OECD complaint filed by ClientEarth lawyers alleging oil giant BP misled the public in its advertising campaign would have proceeded had the company not already committed to take down the ads.
“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
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"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
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“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 →
Your support will help us secure a brighter, greener future
We are Europe’s pioneering environmental law charity. We take governments to court and win. We force polluting industries to shut down. We protect irreplaceable habitats and vulnerable species.
Now more than ever the planet needs protection. By choosing to support us you are changing the system – for good.
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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.