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7 months agoA landmark climate change case will open at the top U.N. court
The International Court of Justice begins hearings to determine states' legal obligations to combat climate change.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months agoICJ weighs legal responsibility for climate change, future of our planet'
The ICJ is addressing legal responsibility for the climate crisis, driven by Vanuatu and supported by a global coalition concerned about existential threats.
The hearings featured over 100 countries, stressing climate accountability despite opposition from major fossil fuel producers.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months agoICJ weighs legal responsibility for climate change, future of our planet'
The ICJ is addressing legal responsibility for the climate crisis, driven by Vanuatu and supported by a global coalition concerned about existential threats.
The hearings featured over 100 countries, stressing climate accountability despite opposition from major fossil fuel producers.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days agoHistoric' ruling on climate change by World Court: What to expect
The ICJ is set to decide the future course of climate accountability in a landmark legal case brought by Vanuatu. Countries that are top fossil fuel polluters argue that legal provisions under the UNFCCC are enough, while advocates encourage a broader approach, incorporating human rights and maritime laws. Vanuatu emphasized the ICJ’s unique position to address these issues within the framework of international law, urging judges to clarify obligations towards climate change and potential consequences for polluters.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month agoVanuatu not planning to revoke Andrew Tate's citizenship, government spokesperson says
The Vanuatu government confirmed that Andrew Tate remains a citizen following a review of his citizenship documents, initially questioned due to serious allegations against him.
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