A recent legal opinion by the United Nations International Court of Justice highlighted that climate change represents an urgent and existential threat. Action is required to address this threat and determine legal consequences for states whose activities harm others. The opinion responds to a request from the United Nations General Assembly regarding existing laws concerning activities negatively affecting the climate system. While the opinion lacks immediate jurisdiction power, it has significant international authority that may impact future litigation on climate-related damages and mitigation efforts.
"The consequences of climate change are severe and far-reaching and constitute an urgent and existential threat. Action must be taken to ameliorate that threat."
"This Advisory Opinion will influence international litigation regarding damage compensation, regulations, insurance availability, and mitigation funding related to climate change impacts."
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