Iwi leader Mike Smith asks UN to intervene before government introduces new climate law (opens original article in a new tab)

Iwi leader Mike Smith and groups asked the UN to intervene before New Zealand introduces new climate legislation that would block lawsuits against companies for greenhouse gas emissions, citing concerns over human rights and legal procedures.

• Iwi leader Mike Smith and organizations requested UN intervention before New Zealand's new climate law is introduced
• The complaint alleges procedural defects and inconsistencies with international human rights obligations
• The government plans to amend climate laws to prevent companies from being sued over greenhouse gas emissions
• Lawyers for Climate Action criticized the law change as undermining the rule of law and access to justice
• Documents revealed secret lobbying by corporations to the Prime Minister's Office for the legislation