Turning injustice into legal precedent
At AllRise, we use the law to hold those driving the planetary crisis accountable. Our cases are designed not just to win in court, but to shift systems, turning accountability from an exception into the norm. Each case sets a new benchmark for how the law can protect people and the planet.
Our approach
We combine strategic litigation, science, and storytelling to expose wrongdoing and drive systemic change. Working with leading law firms, scientists, and partner organizations, we develop high-impact cases that challenge impunity and reshape global norms.
Why it matters
When those most responsible for the planetary crisis face consequences, the world changes. Every lawsuit we file helps redefine who the law protects and who it holds accountable.
We focus on litigation that:
Targets systemic harm: We go after corporations, institutions, and governments whose actions cause large-scale environmental or human rights damage.
Sets global precedent: Every case is designed to expand legal boundaries and establish standards for accountability.
Delivers measurable impact: Whether through compensation, deterrence, or policy change, we ensure each case drives real-world outcomes.
Amplifies justice: Our cases protect those most affected by climate and environmental breakdown, ensuring their voices shape global accountability.
Our work is always evolving. Below, you can discover our current cases, as well as the next wave of initiatives we’re bringing to life.
Our Cases
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![A poster with the text 'The Planet vs. Bolsonaro' in bold yellow letters, with a background of torn paper and repeated text that says 'The Planet vs Bolsonaro'.]()
Status: Filed
Filed in 2021 at the ICC, the first climate crimes complaint against a head of state. It argues Bolsonaro’s policies destroyed the Amazon and amounted to crimes against humanity. Read More.
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![Text overlay saying 'The Planet vs. Austria' on a concrete sidewalk with cracks and moss.]()
Status: Filed
Filed in 2023 at the ECHR, this case challenges destructive land-use policies driving soil sealing and seeks recognition of soil protection as a fundamental human rights issue with systemic consequences. Read more.
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![Group of young adults standing in line against a wall, each using a smartphone.]()
Status: Fundraising Stage
Targets toxic algorithms that fuel youth mental health crises. By framing algorithms as defective products, it seeks precedent for platform accountability and safer digital spaces.
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![Drought]()
Status: Fundraising stage
Uses attribution science to hold major carbon emitters liable for climate-driven loss and damage, reinforcing the polluter-pays principle in global justice.
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![Cover image with text The People vs The Attach on the Rule Of Law]()
status: In Development
After a major aid agency was dismantled, millions lost life-saving treatment. This case seeks accountability for constitutional violations and intentional harm.
