In a historic ruling, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations' highest court, declared that countries are legally obligated under international law to take strong action against climate change.
The court found that failing to curb greenhouse gas emissions or protect the environment could make nations liable for damages and reparations, especially to vulnerable countries suffering climate harm. This landmark opinion was driven by years of advocacy from small island nations and youth activists, and it opens the door for countries to sue major polluters over climate inaction.
The ICJ emphasized that climate change is an 'urgent and existential threat' and that all states must act with due diligence to prevent global warming from exceeding 1.5°C. While the ruling is advisory and not directly enforceable, it sets a powerful legal precedent that could reshape global climate policy and litigation.
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