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19.11.2024

Delegates speak, water rises

The Indonesian island of Pari is on the front line of climate change. In the last two years, the situation has only got worse.

Delegates speak, water rises

07.05.2024

Substantive assessment delayed

At the request of Holcim, the climate litigation initiated by Asmania, Arif, Bobby and Edi is now focused on clarifying preliminary procedural matters. In this way, Holcim is delaying a court ruling on its climate strategy and its responsibility as a carbon major.

Substantive assessment delayed

08.11.2023

The four plaintiffs are granted legal aid

In October, the Zug Cantonal Court approved the request of Asmania, Arif, Bobby and Edi for legal aid. For the four plaintiffs, this is an important interim step in the continuation of the proceedings against the Zug-based Holcim AG.

The four plaintiffs are granted legal aid

01.02.2023

Four Indonesians file climate litigation against Holcim

The conciliation hearing in October 2022 concluded without results. Now, four residents of the Indonesian island Pari, the existence of which is under threat, are taking the Swiss cement corporation to court. They are demanding compensation for climate damages they have suffered, a financial contribution to flood-protection measures, as well as the rapid reduction of Holcim’s CO2 emissions.

Four Indonesians file climate litigation against Holcim

01.02.2023

Four Indonesians file climate litigation: Holcim must take responsibility

Asmania, Arif, Bobby and Edi, four Indonesian fishermen and women filed a civil action on 30 January 2023 against Holcim Group at the Cantonal Court of Zug – where the headquarters of the cement corporation are located. Their home on the Indonesian island Pari is under existential threat from climate change and the rising sea levels which accompany it.

Four Indonesians file climate litigation: Holcim must take responsibility

01.02.2023

Climate litigation against Holcim: “Don’t let us drown”

Since 2015, more than 2000 climate change-related litigation cases have been filed worldwide. The complaint filed by four Indonesian fishermen and women against the Swiss cement corporation Holcim is only the second of its kind from the Global South against a “Carbon Major.”

Climate litigation against Holcim: “Don’t let us drown”

03.11.2022

Climate change conference as last chance – also for the Indonesian island of Pari

Climate change is advancing ever more rapidly and unleashing its destructive consequences, especially for people in the countries of the Global South. The UN Climate Change Conference (COP27), beginning on Sunday in Sharm el-Sheik, could be the last chance to turn the tide.

Climate change conference as last chance – also for the Indonesian island of Pari

12.07.2022

An island demands justice

Climate change is causing sea levels to rise, destroying the livelihoods of the people on the Indonesian island Pari. The Swiss cement company Holcim bears a significant amount of responsibility for this be- cause of its tremendously high CO2 emissions. Four residents are now demanding justice on behalf of the island and have taken legal action against Holcim in Switzerland.

An island demands justice