Overview

• The Oberlandesgericht Hamm is reviewing expert testimony on whether RWE is partially liable for flood risks from the Palcacocha Glacier Lake in Peru due to its greenhouse gas emissions.
• Court-appointed experts estimate a low 1-3% likelihood of a flood over the next 30 years, while the plaintiff's experts argue the risk is significantly higher at 30%.
• The plaintiff, Saúl Luciano Lliuya, claims that RWE's 0.47% contribution to global emissions has exacerbated glacier melting, threatening his home in Huaraz with flooding.
• The case, supported by Germanwatch and other environmental advocates, could set a global precedent for corporate accountability in climate-related damages.
• No immediate decision is expected, as further evidence and deliberations are required to determine the extent of RWE's liability.