In a historic and sweeping opinion, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations' highest court, has ruled that countries are legally obligated under international law to address climate change and curb greenhouse gas emissions.
The court found that failing to act on climate change could constitute a violation of international law, opening the door for affected nations to seek reparations from major polluters. The ruling affirms that a healthy environment is a human right and that all states must exercise due diligence to prevent global warming from exceeding the 1.5°C threshold. This decision is expected to embolden climate litigation worldwide and increase pressure on wealthy and high-emitting nations to fulfill their climate commitments.
The case, initiated by Pacific Island nations, marks a turning point in global climate accountability and justice.
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