ICC and Climate

Grist
View In: ICC and ClimateIt convinced the UN to urge the world's highest court to rule on whether polluting nations must address climate change

Common Dreams
View In: ICC and Climate Climate justice advocates cheered Wednesday after the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution calling on the International Court of Justice to issue an advisory opinion on climate change and human rights. The newly approved measure, introduced by Vanuatu and co-sponsore...

Climate Home News
View In: ICC and ClimateThe United Nations has ordered the International Court of Justice to advise states on their legal responsibilities on climate change, following a global initiative led by Vanuatu The post International Court of Justice to advise states on climate duties: ‘A turning point for climate justice’ appeare...

Inside Climate News
View In: ICC and ClimateThis article has been updated to reflect the General Assembly vote. On Wednesday, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution asking the International Court of Justice to issue an advisory opinion on the legal obligations of nations with respect to climate change.  The resolution—the culminatio...

View In: ICC and ClimateThe United Nations General Assembly voted on Wednesday to pass a resolution asking the world's top court to define the obligations of states to combat climate change, a legal opinion that could drive countries to take stronger measures and clarify international... Via: @Snoro@mastodon.social

View In: ICC and ClimateOver 100 nations have backed the Pacific Island's attempt to make it easier for govenrments to be sued over climate failures Vulnerable nations beset by extreme weather are building a worldwide coalition calling for the International Court of Justice to advise on states’ climate... Via: @Snoro@mastodon.social