Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office (MPF) v. Brazil and others (Sea advance and coastal erosion) At issue: Whether buildings can be interdicted by the public authorities due to the advance of the tides caused by climate change.Jurisdictions:Brazil Paraná (PR) Federal District Court of Curitiba Brazil Superior Court of Justice Brazil Sergipe Federal Court READ MORE
Public Ministry of the State of São Paulo v. United Airlines and Others (Airline Companies Case) At issue: Whether airlines should remediate climate damage done during takeoff/landing given governmental authorization to perform such activities. Jurisdictions:Brazil Superior Court of Justice Brazil Regional Federal Court, 3rd Region READ MORE
Brasilcom et. al. v. Ministério de Minas e Energia At issue: Whether to allow for further reduction of decarbonization targets due to the Covid-19 pandemic.Jurisdictions:Brazil Superior Court of Justice READ MORE
Maia Filho v. Federal Environmental Agency (IBAMA) At issue: Validity of fine imposed by Environmental Federal Agency for the burning of 600 hectares for grazing landJurisdictions:Brazil Superior Court of Justice READ MORE
Public Prosecutor’s Office v. H Carlos Schneider S/A Comércio e Indústria & Others At issue: Declaration of illegality of, and injunction to correct, destruction of mangrove area for use as landfill and development siteJurisdictions:Brazil Superior Court of Justice READ MORE
Public Prosecutor’s Office v. Oliveira & Others At issue: Decision to prohibit sugar cane burning as a harvesting and processing methodJurisdictions:Brazil Superior Court of Justice READ MORE