ABSTRACT
This chapter explores the Aurora case, where 636 Swedish youths challenge their nation’s climate policy through the lens of posthuman intersectionality. It examines the intertwined destinies of young individuals and natural forests against the backdrop of Swedish forestry practices, which favour young, even-aged production forests at the expense of biodiverse, old-growth forests. By arguing that such practices not only diminish the country’s carbon sink capabilities but also infringe upon the younger generation’s rights, the chapter underscores the need for legal recognition of the complex relationships between humans and nonhumans in the pursuit of more-than-human climate justice. The youths’ legal challenge, calling for Sweden to uphold its climate commitments, epitomises a growing movement towards acknowledging the interconnected welfare of human communities and the natural environment. This analysis enriches the climate litigation literature, paving the way for legal strategies that tackle the complex challenges of our era by advocating for justice across all life forms.
