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The World Court Adds Muscle to the Climate Fight
After a “landmark” ruling from the International Court of Justice, journalists can expect more lawsuits against fossil fuel ...
The ICJ Rules That Failing to Combat Climate Change Could Violate International Law
In a landmark ruling, the International Court of Justice declared that failure to act on climate change can be an ...
ICJ climate ruling shapes future climate lawsuits
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered a landmark ruling on Wednesday affirming that states can be held legally ...
Five key takeaways from the ICJ’s historic climate ruling and what comes next
The ICJ’s advisory opinion spells out states’ duties on climate, opening doors for lawsuits and stronger climate action. View ...
Top court says countries can sue each other for climate damage – this is what to expect
ANALYSIS: Legal experts tell Stuti Mishra a long-awaited International Court of Justice ruling provides ‘a clear blueprint to ...
How Entire Countries Have Become the Target of Climate Change Lawsuits
International negotiations have delivered mixed results in tackling climate change, so some people are turning to another tool in search of faster progress: litigation.
UN’s top court says failing to protect planet from climate change could violate international law
The United Nations’ top court in a landmark advisory opinion says countries could be in violation of international law if ...
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ICJ climate ruling, which holds states accountable, will shape future climate lawsuits, say experts
This is the first time that the world’s highest court—the International Court of Justice—addresses legal obligations of states with respect to climate change,’ says law professor at University of Oslo ...
ICJ Opinion Opens Door To Climate Lawsuits Between Countries
The UN’s top court has ruled that countries can take legal action against each other over climate change harm, including for ...
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How the world’s highest court bolstered the fight for climate reparations
The International Court of Justice ruling that climate harm violates international law is expected to shape current — and ...
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Nations must act on climate change or could be held responsible, top U.N. court rules
The International Court of Justice ruled that nations have an obligation to act on climate change under international laws ...
UN’s top court says all countries have to act against climate change. Here are the key takeaways
The United Nations’ top court has issued a landmark advisory opinion on climate change. The International Court of Justice’s ...