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<P><BIG>Hi,</BIG></P>
<P><BIG>Recently, you and nearly 212,000 other people signed an open letter of
solidarity. A<B> small gesture that meant the world for the people you
supported.</B></BIG></P>
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<P><EM>Here are the people you supported, from left to right:<BR>Top row:
Michael and Maike Recktenwald, Giorgio Elter, Vlad family, Armando
Carvalho<BR>Middle row: Alfredo Sendim, Sáminuorra association, Ildebrando
Conceição<BR>Bottom row: Qaloibau family, Geneviève and Maurice Feschet, Guyo
family </EM></P></CENTER>
<P><BIG>These are the courageous people who, a couple of years ago, decided to
come together - each from their corner of our continent - to take the European
Union to court for failing to protect their livelihoods as the threat of climate
change became a reality in their daily lives. <B>Their case came to be known as
the "People’s Climate Case".</B></BIG></P>
<P><BIG><B>Our community was standing right next to them when the case was
launched with a big media splash.</B> In press conferences across different
European capitals, hundreds - including journalists and photographers - gathered
to hear the personal stories behind the tragedy. You might remember Petru Vlad,
a Romanian farmer whose family is at risk of losing their farm and livestock,
and therefore their means of survival, because they have to go higher and higher
up the mountain to find green pastures in the summer. Or Sanna, whose Swedish
community of indigenous reindeer herders might lose not just their livelihoods,
but also their ancient culture.</BIG></P>
<P><BIG><B>Your signature was displayed in many European capitals - in a live
counter! </B>As the plaintiffs spoke to the media, the counter next to them
increased its number every time one of us signed the solidarity letter. We
showed they were not alone during that important moment. </BIG></P>
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<P><EM>Some of the plaintiffs and staff from the Climate Action Network Europe
alongside WeMove Europe staff - all holding the petition’s counter
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<P><BIG><B>We also organised for the families of the People’s Climate Case to
meet face-to-face with EU Parliament representatives</B> - just a few days
before these MEPs voted for key measures to hold climate chaos back. [1] This
was their first chance to look decision-makers in the eye and show them
first-hand the human face of loss.</BIG></P>
<P><BIG>With your support, the stories of the plaintiffs and their demands have
spread. The families have faced politicians, talked to the media, joined youth
in climate marches and won action prizes!</BIG></P>
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<P><EM>Maurice Feschet, French plaintiff, at a youth march for
climate</EM></P></CENTER>
<P><BIG><B>The final verdict has now fallen. Last week the EU Court of Justice
dismissed the appeal in the People's Climate Case without a hearing </B>-- only
on procedural grounds. [2] So, not because of the climate impact on their lives,
but because the court said they could not rule on this case. According to the
court, the plaintiffs did not have a right to challenge the EU for its climate
inaction. They are afraid that if they rule on this case many people will bring
cases to challenge the EU on environmental grounds.</BIG></P>
<P><BIG>We are disappointed, particularly as national courts across Europe and
the European Human Rights Court are leading the way by playing an increasingly
important role in holding governments accountable -- while EU courts are still
hiding behind procedural grounds.</BIG></P>
<P><BIG><B>But there are reasons to be hopeful.</B> Alongside our People’s
Climate Case, <B>several other cases of climate litigation have recently
appeared in different countries.</B> Legal action is a good way to push
governments to act on climate policy, as well as to create a political momentum.
For instance, recently, the European Court of Human Rights has granted priority
to a case initiated by 6 Portuguese children who are affected by climate change.
In the Netherlands, Ireland, and France, courts held governments accountable for
their climate action. [3] This positive trend is empowering.</BIG></P>
<P><BIG>There’s more. Even though the People’s Climate Case has been dismissed,
in the last 3 years, <B>the plaintiffs' tireless efforts contributed to pressure
the political leaders of the EU towards climate action. </B>Now, we have
witnessed the beginning of the roll-out of a European Green Deal and, late last
year, the EU set a more ambitious emission reduction target. The near future
holds further important negotiations including on the European Climate Law.
[4]</BIG></P>
<P><BIG>In other words, by supporting the plaintiffs and their case, you helped
to put pressure on EU leaders towards climate action and provide democratic
access to justice in the future.</BIG></P>
<P><STRONG><BIG>Your continued support is needed and very much
appreciated!</BIG></STRONG></P>
<P><BIG>In solidarity,<BR>David (London), Virginia (Madrid), Mika (Bordeaux) and
the entire WeMove Europe team</BIG></P>
<P><BIG>PS: This incredible story of transnational connections and international
mobilisation wouldn’t have happened without the expertise, perseverance and
leadership of the Climate Action Network in Europe. <STRONG>Our community can be
proud to have worked hand in hand with amazing individuals and organizations in
this endeavour!</STRONG></BIG></P>
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<P><SMALL>References:<BR>[1]
https:<SPAN>//www.euractiv</SPAN>.com/section/energy-environment/news/eu-parliament-votes-for-55-emissions-cuts-by-2030/<BR>[2]
https:<SPAN>//caneurope</SPAN>.org/eu-court-turn-a-deaf-ear-to-citizens-hit-by-the-climate-crisis/<BR>[3]
https:<SPAN>//www.urgenda</SPAN>.nl/en/home-en/,
https:<SPAN>//www.climatecaseireland</SPAN>.ie/<BR>https<SPAN>://notreaffaireatous</SPAN>.org/pr-a-historic-decision-in-the-case-of-the-century-the-french-state-is-found-liable-for-its-insufficient-climate-action/<BR>[4]
https:<SPAN>//www.europarl</SPAN>.europa<SPAN>.eu</SPAN>/legislative-train/theme-a-european-green-deal/file-2030-climate-target-plan
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<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, March 31, 2021 5:41 PM</DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Petru and Sanna send their gratitude</DIV>
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