23 Nov 2022

Lawyers consider appeal for tougher climate action case

From Checkpoint, 5:48 pm on 23 November 2022

A group of lawyers is considering an appeal after the High Court dismissed their case claiming advice given to government is too weak to effectively tackle climate change.

The 350-strong Lawyers for Climate Action NZ argued the Climate Change Commission's roadmap for cutting emissions is inconsistent with international agreements.

Reporter Kate Green has more.