Dutch court delivers landmark judgment in Bonaire climate change case
A landmark court judgment has put new focus on the responsibilities of major European powers to protect small island territories in the Caribbean from the impacts of climate change.
A Dutch court ruled on 28 Jan. that the Netherlands violated the human rights of residents on the tiny island of Bonaire, a Dutch territory, by failing to implement adequate emissions policies or adaptation measures. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Feb 11, 2026 06:26 PM