Peruvian farmer loses landmark climate case against German energy giant

A Peruvian farmer has lost a landmark climate case against German energy giant RWE. Saul Luciano Lliuya had argued the company should help fund flood defenses near his Andean home, citing its role in global warming.

May 28, 2025 - 20:46
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Peruvian farmer loses landmark climate case against German energy giant
Saul Luciano Lliuya in front of Lake Palcacocha, located at 4,650 meters above sea level at the Huascaran National Park, in Huaraz, northeastern Peru, on May 23, 2022.

A Peruvian farmer has lost a landmark climate case against German energy giant RWE. Saul Luciano Lliuya had argued the company should help fund flood defenses near his Andean home, citing its role in global warming.

(Image credit: LUKA GONZALES)