The landmark climate case by four residents of Indonesia's Pari Island against one of the world's largest cement producers has cleared a major hurdle.

A Swiss court has decided to hear a landmark climate case pitting residents of a tiny Indonesian island being swallowed by rising sea levels against cement giant Holcim, NGOs helping the islanders said Monday. Holcim has not owned any cement plants in Indonesia since 2019, but the islanders argue that the company shares the blame for rising temperatures and sea levels.

A Swiss court has decided to hear a landmark climate case pitting residents of a tiny Indonesian island being swallowed by rising sea levels against cement giant Holcim, NGOs helping the islanders said Monday. Holcim has not owned any cement plants in Indonesia since 2019, but the islanders argue that the company shares the blame for rising temperatures and sea levels.

Cement maker Holcim said it intends to appeal against the decision. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The case is part of a wider international movement seeking to hold major companies responsible for climate damage that imperils millions, especially in developing countries.