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What has the ICJ said about climate?

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The ICJ has declared climate change an existential threat, stating all nations have a legal obligation to address it. Wealthy countries must reduce emissions and may owe compensation to vulnerable nations. The court affirms that a clean, healthy environment is essential for human rights. While non-binding, the opinion sets a legal benchmark for global climate accountability.

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  • The International Court of Justice recognizes climate change as an existential threat. 12s
  • The court's advisory opinion states all nations have a duty to address climate change. 17s
  • Wealthy countries must comply with efforts to curb pollution or risk paying compensation to affected nations. 33s
  • Vanuatu claims Australia may be liable for subsidizing fossil fuel production and excessive emissions. 48s
  • The decision is non-binding but marks a new era of climate accountability. 1m 4s
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International court rules nations must address climate change impacts
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10 News First
1 day ago
International court rules nations must address climate change impacts

The International Court of Justice states climate change is an existential threat which all nations have a duty to address.

International court rules nations must address climate change impacts
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10 News First
1 day ago
International court rules nations must address climate change impacts

The ICJ's ruling means wealthy countries must comply with international efforts to curb pollution or risk compensating smaller nations most affected by climate change.

In landmark opinion, UN court says climate change an ‘existential threat’
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Al Jazeera
2 days ago
In landmark opinion, UN court says climate change an ‘existential threat’

Fifteen judges at the UN's top court unanimously rule countries have a legal obligation to protect the planet against global warming and must pay if they fail to do so.

In landmark opinion, UN court says climate change an ‘existential threat’
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Al Jazeera
2 days ago
In landmark opinion, UN court says climate change an ‘existential threat’

The judges found industrialized nations emitting most greenhouse gases have a legal duty to stop producing and using fossil fuels, including withdrawing licenses and subsidies to polluting companies.

UN top court delivers climate action decision
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Scripps News
2 days ago
UN top court delivers climate action decision

The court agrees countries are legally obligated to protect and mitigate climate effects, affirming that a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment is a precondition for human rights.

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