Philippines storm victims to seek damages from Shell in “unprecedented” climate claim

The case is the first civil claim to directly link an oil firm’s climate impact to deaths and personal injury in the Global South, its backers say
Greenpeace Philippines, the Legal Rights and Natural Resources Center (LRC), the Philippine Movement for Climate Justice (PMCJ) and Uplift have partnered to develop an international campaign - the Odette Case - to support the claimants in their fight for justice
Greenpeace Philippines, the Legal Rights and Natural Resources Center (LRC), the Philippine Movement for Climate Justice (PMCJ) and Uplift have partnered to develop an international campaign - the Odette Case - to support the claimants in their fight for justice (Photo: Ivan-Joeseff-Guiwanon)

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