LAUNCH WEBINAR
Hard Truths: the Australian coal + gas exports case
Hear from the claimants behind this historic climate case
Ten Australians have filed a landmark human rights claim against the Australian government over climate harm linked to coal and gas exports.
The Hard Truths Case is the first international legal claim filed against a country for climate harm since the International Court of Justice made clear that governments have a legal duty to do everything possible to prevent climate damage.
It brings together people from right across Australia who have experienced climate harm in their homes, their bodies and on Country. Their experiences include bushfires, floods, extreme heat, algal blooms, and disruption to First Nations cultural practices.
Meanwhile, around 80% of the gas and coal produced in Australia is exported, yet our government excludes this pollution from its climate targets and policies. The hard truth is that this harm doesn’t stay overseas, it comes back to us.
The claimants argue that by continuing to approve coal and gas projects for export, while failing to deal with the climate pollution they create, the Australian government is breaching its human rights obligations.
The danger is clear. The harm is happening now.
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When
Wednesday, 1 July
5pm - 6pm, AEST
Where
Online via Zoom – RSVP to receive the link.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Behind this historic case are Australians who know climate harm firsthand – they have lost homes to bushfires, been trapped by floodwaters, hospitalised during extreme heat, and seen Country and cultural practices disrupted. Hear their stories and learn why they are demanding accountability.
From Environmental Justice Australia, Human Rights Law Centre and Earthjustice lawyers, you'll also learn about
- Why this case has been filed
- What it means for climate justice in Australia
- Why it is so internationally significant
- What the claim is asking the United Nations Human Rights Committee to do
- And, crucially, how you can take action too!
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