In western Germany, a case against energy company RWE could set a worldwide precedent for corporate responsibility and climate damages. What exactly is at stake?

The case has taken nearly 10 years to be heard with judges travelling to Peru to visit his village. View on euronews

A Peruvian farmer, Saul Luciano Lliuya, is suing German energy giant RWE, claiming its emissions have contributed to the melting of Andean glaciers, increasing flood risk to his home. If successful, this case could set a precedent in climate litigation by holding companies accountable for past emissions.