New Zealand limits climate litigation against corporations

New Zealand has enacted legislation to block lawsuits against businesses for climate damages, arguing that climate policy should be set nationally rather than through courts.

First covered Aug 24, 2026 · 5:05 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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33d Climate Home News New Zealand moves to protect business with law curtailing climate litigation — A new bill prevents corporations being sued for the climate damage their emissions cause, as the government says climate action should be handled at the…

Primary sources

courtsofnz.govt.nz 2024 Nzsc 5 (courtsofnz.govt.nz)

le.utah.gov HB0222

legis.iowa.gov Iowa Legislature - BillBook

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Appeared in: 2026-08-25 (#14)

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