Numbers of fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists sets new record at #plasticstreaty negotiations: 234 www.ciel.org/news/inc-5-2... cf this www.theguardian.com/environment/...

We managed to feed Berlin against soviet Russia but we cant feed the ppl of Gaza against Israel. We need a Gaza airlift www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...

27/ 🌡️With regard to the temperature threshold relevant for today's ruling, the Court affirms, building on science and COP decisions, that the 1.5c temperature target must be understood as the internationally agreed objective of climate policies!

25/ Through this clear statement, the Court puts to rest - hopefully once and for all - the bad faith legal argument used by polluters to claim that the climate agreements protect them from accountability for climate harms. 🪦R.I.P. Lex Specialis argument in climate justice cases

14/ 🎇 On the sources of law considered for this ruling, the Court emphasizes that it has considered the entire corpus of international law as requested by the UNGA resolution. This is an important announcement! Let me explain...

13/ 🗺️Regarding the territorial scope of its analysis: the court points to the fact that the 🇺🇳UNGA did not impose territorial limits to the inquiry and stresses that GHG emissions are unequivocally caused by human activities which are not territorially limited.

12/ On the material scope of this legal inquiry, the court affirms that it will address the full range of human activities that contribute to climate change as a result of the emission of GHGs including both consumption and production activities. - this is promising!

10/ 🔥Judge Iwasawa Yuji quotes straight from the IPCC: "Warming of 1.5°C is not considered 'safe' for most nations, communities, ecosystems and sectors, and poses significant risks to natural and human systems." - this is a very strong basis for the Court's legal conclusions!

🔥 ⚖️ 🌐HAPPENING NOW: Historic #ClimateJustice Ruling being delivered by the 🇺🇳 🧑‍⚖️ International Court of Justice. 🚨This ruling could signal a new dawn for climate law & accountability 📝 🧵 Live thread below with context, summary & analysis 👇 #ClimateJusticeAO #AOLetsGo

Happening right now! The ICJ is delivering its Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change! Here’s the link to the live hearing webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1c...

Happening right now! The ICJ is delivering its Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change! Here’s the link to the live hearing lnkd.in/eYb9qRdE

Sorry to burden you with another jaw-dropping scandal. But what the government intends to do to chemicals regulation in the UK is chilling. Its consultation was slipped out so quietly that most of us missed it. When I read it, I saw why. This week's column: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

This is deeply frustrating. There are undoubtedly issues with our planning system, but the idea it was the primary cause of HS2’s insane costs is absurd. We managed to build HS1 without blaming bats for everything.

It would be a lot simpler, and more effective, to provide all people seeking asylum with the right to work. It has public and cross party support, helps protect against exploitation, helps people rebuild lives faster, and reduces Home Office costs. #r4today www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Oil, mother of poisons - seeping into our homes, our families: theconversation.com/children-liv...

📢 EVENT: Recent Judgments on Fundamental Rights and Environmental Protection 📆23rd-24th September 2025 📍Online Barrister Marc Willers KC @marcwillerskc.bsky.social is speaking alongside climate law experts in a seminar hosted by the Academy of European Law. 🔽Register & info: tinyurl.com/4z72b8t3

It was no battle, still recollect how a woman I knew who was there described the police smashing her van windows in (her home) as she tried to shelter her children, she was not fighting.

Good to see the government is drawing up the terms of reference for the Battle of Orgreave public inquiry - but this wasn’t an isolated event. Let’s not forget the grossly excessive police violence used against Travellers at the Battle of the Beanfield in 1985 www.gypsy-traveller.org/news/40-year...

A primer for the civically ill-informed.

Politicians are retreating from net zero because they think the public doesn’t care. But they’re wrong, says @bankfieldbecky.bsky.social - Our research shows people are strongly in favour of measures to tackle the #climatecrisis - they just need to be heard www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

What a star🌟🌟🌟

🎉CONGRATULATIONS to our amazing Stephanie Harrison KC, winner of the Outstanding Achievement Award at the #LALYs2025 @lalyawards.bsky.social🎉 We’re so proud of Stephanie, her award is truly well deserved! Her dedication to justice is inspiring, and she continues to raise the bar for us all.💫🎊

Very excited to hear that the Inter-American Court of Human Rights /Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos will deliver its Advisory Opinion OC-32/25 on the Climate Emergency and Human Rights later today.

Sorry to have missed John Doe give his talk yesterday @atchin_tan but it was a privilege to go with him to feed his horses whilst @glastonbury and to see his interaction with them. A special moment! www.instagram.com/p/DLJ-kScinM...

FLAC has called on the government to deal with the “civil legal aid crisis” as it revealed enormous demand for its services in 2024.

‘Climate is our biggest war’, warns Ana Toni, CEO of #COP30 ahead of UN summit in Brazil - Negotiators doubt countries’ financial and environmental commitment as military and trade wars divert attention Story by @fionaharvey.bsky.social #climatecrisis www.theguardian.com/environment/...

🎪📣 This Saturday, Marc Willers KC (@marcwillerskc.bsky.social) is speaking at #GlastonburyFestival's Atchin Tan 2025 📣🎪 Atchin Tan celebrates Romany Gypsy, Roma, Irish Traveller & Traveller cultures, located in #Glastonbury's Theatre & Circus field. 🛞 Full programme 🔽 atchin-tan-glastonbury.org

🚀 LAUNCHING TONIGHT: Research by @we-are-appeal.bsky.social - 'Joint Enterprise on Trial' with foreword by Keir Monteith KC @keirmonteith.bsky.social Disproportionately, young black males are charged with murder, despite only tenuous connections with the crime. 🔽 Read on here: tinyurl.com/z8ywyz3t

Super excited to be on my way to #Glastonbury - where I’ll be speaking about Gypsy and Traveller Rights along with my good friend Dr Simon Ruston - at the #AtchinTan in the Theatre and Circus Field at 2pm on Saturday afternoon.

Marc Willers KC (@marcwillerskc.bsky.social) & Acland Bryant of the Garden Ct #EnvironmentalLaw & #ClimateJustice Team were instructed by Ciaran O’Hare of Mcivor Farrell Solicitors. BBC News coverage: 'A5 ruling shows impact of Stormont climate change legislation' 🔽 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Join Garden Court's Marc Willers KC @marcwillerskc.bsky.social & other speakers for a panel session on their invaluable practical insights from their experience at the forefront of climate litigation, & their views on what lies ahead in this space, as well as presentations & creative sessions.

With huge respect and thanks to everyone who was part of this campaign. And to @friends-earth.bsky.social and @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social who intervened in the case and our lawyers @marcwillerskc.bsky.social @estelledehon.bsky.social, Ruchi Parekh and @leigh-day.bsky.social

One year ago today, we won a landmark legal victory. We are so proud of the impact it continues to have. This blog post reflects on the ways in which our fight against one oil development in Surrey is making the future safer for everyone. www.wealdactiongroup.org.uk/2025/06/one-...

🚨 BREAKING: Big Oil must now include emissions from actually burning the oil & gas they extract in new project applications Now, the government must make sure it sticks by the science and rejects new fields! #EndOffshoreDrilling www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Aviation’s net zero plan still doesn’t fly, says @carbontracker.bsky.social “Fossil fuel [aircraft] are being locked in on the promise of SAF, despite widespread concerns around feedstock availability, opportunity costs and their true lifecycle emissions" carbontracker.org/reports/awai...

Whether Pakistani or White, the problem is MEN!! - Baroness Louise Casey Race wars don't protect girls from grooming gangs! #GroomingGangInquiry

🙏 to everyone at the ERRC for such brilliant and impactful work in 2024. I’m so proud to be a board member of such an amazing organisation.

When did you ever hear the BBC stating that it must alter “story selection” and “other types of output, such as drama”, to win the trust of Green voters, or of unrepresented people on the left? All the shifts are in just one direction. bylinetimes.com/2025/06/09/b...

“Imagine flattening an irreplaceable grade I listed building like the Royal Albert Hall, replacing it with karaoke machines in various towns & then telling the public this is a ‘win-win’ for architecture & music” - brutally accurate analogy from @ruthtingay.bsky.social @wildjustice.bsky.social

🔥 UK seas are in the grip of an intense marine heatwave, with the hottest April & May sea temps in 45 years since records began. 🌊 The climate crisis is heating our ocean, potentially disrupting wildlife, & fuelling jellyfish & algal blooms. 1/2 www.bbc.com/news/article...

The EU Ombudsman is now asking the Commission for documents related to the alleged breach of the Better Regulation Guidelines and EU Climate Law, and why no climate consistency assessment was carried out. We'll keep you posted. www.clientearth.org/latest/press...

⚠️All eyes are on the 'Omnibus' simplification proposal now - including the @ombudsman.europa.eu's. After we filed a complaint with partners, the EU watchdog has swiftly decided to investigate the EU Commission over the flawed decision-making process that led to the Omnibus Simplification Package.

Sign the #PollutersPayPact now >> act.gp/4k5YxVW

Last year, six typhoons hit the Philippines in just 30 days. The flames that ravaged through LA were equally historic. ‼️ Science confirmed oil and gas companies' emissions fuelled both catastrophes. It's time to #MakePollutersPay for climate disasters they caused. act.gp/43rGP7T

Brazil activists decry green rollbacks as senate passes ‘devastation bill’ - Legislation would dismantle regulations in farming, mining and energy, increasing risk of widespread destruction www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...

"It’s outrageous that in 2025, Europe still hasn’t legally recognized the right to a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll as a basic human right." Today, @coe.int46 member states missed again a key opportunity to legally protect this important right in Europe. Our reaction: www.ciel.org/news/coe-lag...

"far bigger than anything the tobacco industry have been able to pull together." Our article in today's Guardian on the fierce campaign of lobbying, misrepresentation & industry influence to prevent safety regulation on PFAS forever chemicals. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Thank you to all those who supported my nomination for the 2025 Advocate Pro Bono KC of the year award. Whilst Pro Bono representation is no substitute for a properly funded legal aid system, it does help ensure that some of the most vulnerable members of our society have #accesstojustice.

🚨CIVIL SOCIETY LEADERS CALL FOR REPEAL OF PART 4🚨 We’ve written to the Government, alongside @amnestyuk.bsky.social, @libertyhq.bsky.social, @quaker.org.uk, @right2roam.bsky.social and others, to urge for a repeal of Part 4 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022. (1/3)

Garden Court shortlisted nominees: 🌟School Inclusion Project – #ProBono & Social Responsibility Initiative of the Year 🌟Marc Willers KC ( @marcwillerskc.bsky.social) - Pro Bono KC of the Year 🌟Raza Halim - Junior Pro Bono Barrister of the Year 🌟Acland Bryant - Young Pro Bono Barrister of the Year