South Korea has experienced rapid growth in climate litigation in recent years. Alongside cases against the government and major emitters, a growing number of lawsuits and regulatory complaints target financial institutions whose decisions shape the pace of the energy transition. These cases employ a range of legal tools, from fiduciary […]
Blog Series: Asian Climate Litigation
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Malaysia has seen minimal climate litigation to date. Indeed, only in December 2025 was the first climate litigation case in Malaysia filed, challenging a decision by several ministries claiming they lacked jurisdiction to investigate climate-washing. The lack of cases means that Malaysian courts have not had sufficient opportunity to fully […]
Climate litigation has become a global phenomenon, but its future direction will increasingly be shaped by regions where comparatively little litigation has been documented. One such focal point is Asia. The region encompasses communities highly vulnerable to climate impacts alongside some of its fastest-growing economies, making its energy choices and […]