New Zealand lawyers sue climate change body over alleged failure to meet targets

Lawyers say commission's emissions budgets are inconsistent with aim of limiting global warming to 1.5C

Hundreds of top New Zealand lawyers are suing the Climate Change Commission for what they say are substantial errors in its advice to the government over reducing carbon emissions.

Lawyers for Climate Action is a group of more than 300 solicitors, barristers and academics seeking to ensure Aotearoa New Zealand meets its international climate obligations.