🌿 Environment Aug 24, 2026 · Isabella Kaminski

New Zealand moves to protect business with law curtailing climate litigation

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New Zealand moves to protect business with law curtailing climate litigation
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New Zealand’s parliament has adopted a controversial new law blocking a whole avenue of climate litigation and shutting down its most advanced corporate lawsuit, which has been blamed by the government for shaking business confidence and investment.



The Climate Change Response (Tort Liability) Amendment Bill, expected to take effect in the coming days after it is formally signed by the Governor-General, prevents all current and future civil claims for climate loss or harm under tort law.



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