The Constitutional Court rejected the strategic climate case. What now? We discussed with Laura Otýpková and Lucie Vodvářková as part of the Network of Women in Czech Foreign, European, and Security Policy

The strategic climate case demanded that ministries take more action in the area of climate change adaptation, arguing that their inaction unlawfully interferes with human rights. However, the Constitutional Court dismissed the lawsuit. Why did this happen? What other options are there for legal pressure on the state in the area of climate protection? And what cases from abroad can we draw inspiration from?

The Network of Women in Czech Foreign, European, and Security Policy discussed these and other questions with Laura Otýpková and Lucie Vodvářková. This was the network's first-ever meeting in Brno.

The speakers talked about the process of putting the climate case together and explained the legal basis and options for filing a lawsuit in this regard. In addition, we discussed how the current – new – composition of the Constitutional Court's judges was reflected in its decision.

The meeting was held in cooperation with Facts on Climate. We would also like to thank Dr. Petra Kuchyňková from FSS MUNI for her cooperation.