The International Court of Justice is issuing a historic opinion on climate change, a decision influenced by vulnerable island nations facing rising sea levels. The court will address two main questions: countries' obligations under international law regarding greenhouse gas emissions and the legal consequences of harmful actions or inaction on climate. Vanuatu's attorney general highlighted the critical stakes for island populations. Despite being non-binding, the court's advisory opinion holds potential significance for future legal actions and reflects growing urgency for international climate agreements.
Arnold Kiel Loughman, attorney general of Vanuatu, stated, "The stakes could not be higher. The survival of my people and so many others is on the line."
Ralph Regenvanu, Vanuatu's minister for climate change, emphasized, "The agreements being made at an international level between states are not moving fast enough."
The International Court of Justice is tasked with advising on countries' obligations under international law regarding greenhouse gas emissions and legal consequences for environmental harm.
The U.N. General Assembly sought an advisory opinion to establish a non-binding basis for international obligations to protect vulnerable nations from climate change effects.
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