Court decides on 14.04.2025

On April 14, the court will announce how Saúl Luciano Lliuya's climate lawsuit against RWE will proceed. Here you can find all information about the lawsuit and the upcoming decision.

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German court on the brink of holding major emitters liable for climate damages

The Higher Regional Court of Hamm has concluded hearings in landmark climate case of the Peruvian farmer Saúl Luciano Lliuya’s case against German energy company RWE, with a decision expected on April 14th.

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Saúl Luciano Lliuya against RWE: Decisive hearing coming up

Next Monday and Wednesday (March 17 and 19), the Higher Regional Court of Hamm (Germany) will hear the highly anticipated climate case brought by Peruvian mountain guide Saúl Luciano Lliuya against the German energy company RWE.

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Saúl Luciano Lliuya vs. RWE: climate lawsuit to be heard in March

The long-awaited court hearing on the case of Saúl Luciano Lliuya from Peru against the German energy company RWE will take place on March 17 and 19 at the Higher Regional Court of Hamm (OLG Hamm).

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The long-awaited expert opinion is now available

More than a year after the court visit to the Andean city of Huaraz, the expert report on the flood risk and the impact on the property of the plaintiff Saúl Luciano Lliuya has finally been released. A court-appointed expert prepared the comprehensive document, spanning more than 200 pages, which forms the basis for the next steps in the climate lawsuit of the Peruvian mountain guide against the energy company RWE.

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Climate litigation as a significant risk for fossil fuel companies

New scientific study shows that climate lawsuits lead to a significant loss in value for companies with CO2-intensive business models. Researchers show: RWE share fell up to 6 percent due to Saúl Luciano Lliuya's lawsuit at Hamm Higher Regional Court.

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Saúl Luciano Lliuya against RWE: expert opinion expected in summer

One year after the court visit to Huaraz, the expert report will finally be available this summer. A hearing at the Higher Regional Court of Hamm is expected later this year.

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