New Zealand Moves to Ban Tort Liability for Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Damage
New Zealand is taking steps to eliminate tort liability for greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related damages. This decision aligns with similar legislative efforts in the United States aimed at protecting the oil and gas industry from climate accountability. The move reflects a growing trend in various jurisdictions to limit legal repercussions for environmental harm.
- ▪New Zealand plans to ban tort liability for greenhouse gas emissions.
- ▪The decision is influenced by legislative efforts in the U.S. to shield the oil and gas industry.
- ▪This action is part of a broader trend to limit legal accountability for climate damage.
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Justice & Health New Zealand Moves to Ban Tort Liability for Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Damage The move comes as the American Petroleum Institute and Republicans in Congress push legislation in the U.S. to shield the oil and gas industry from climate accountability. By Dana DrugmandMay 19, 2026 Share This Article Republish <img width="2500" height="1667" src="https://insideclimatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/GettyImages-1094674596.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="Helicopters dump water to fight a wildfire on Feb. 7, 2019, near Nelson, New Zealand.
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