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Indiana Law Journal

Document Type

Note

Publication Date

2025

Publication Citation

100 Indiana Law Journal 1275

Abstract

For the last 200 years, human activities have been the main driver of global climate change, particularly the burning of fossil fuels. Increased emissions from fossil fuels have contributed to rising temperatures, food scarcity, and natural disasters, including fires, flooding, and droughts. Although climate change has been an issue in the public eye for the last several decades, global emissions are projected to continue increasing. At this point, it is clear that current actions at the individual and state level are not enough to meaningfully reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In this Note, I will discuss the idea of using third-party litigation finance in climate lawsuits as a mechanism to hold the world’s biggest contributors to climate change accountable for their actions. I will argue that if more funding exists for plaintiffs to bring lawsuits against climate “bad actor” corporations, these companies will be forced to bear the expenses of litigation on a more frequent and greater scale. Additionally, I will discuss why litigation finance for climate lawsuits could present an attractive opportunity for outside investors.

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