ICJ ruling demands climate leadership, energy transition

Countries are legally liable for climate inaction, International Court of Justice rules – The Mail & Guardian

Climate change is an existential problem of “planetary proportions” that affects all forms of life and the very health of the planet, according to a recent landmark ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the obligations of states. In its unanimous advisory opinion the ICJ, the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, ruled that countries have an obligation to protect the environment from greenhouse gas emissions and to act …

Hong Kong urged to strengthen climate action after ‘historic’ ruling by UN court

The HK gov't has been urged to strengthen its policies to tackle the climate crisis following a key advisory ruling by the United Nations' top court last week.

ICJ ruling demands climate leadership, energy transition

LETTERS: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has sent a strong message to the world: taking serious action on climate change is not just a good idea — it is a legal duty. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

The Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change – A Landmark Opinion of Urgency and Hope - Latest blog articles - Maastricht UniversityMaastricht UniversityMaastricht UniversityMaastricht University

The Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change – A Landmark Opinion of Urgency and Hope 28 July 2025 maxime.paulis@… Mon, 07/28/2025 - 13:45 L.R.M. Siry On 23 July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) handed down its much anticipated Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change. This case represents the highest example of climate litigation to date, with the Court joining numerous other internati…

International Court opens path to climate accountability by states

New landmark ruling confirms the right to a clean and sustainable environment is an essential prerequisite to all human rights. Image: Shutterstock For the first time ever, world court clarifies countries’ duties to protect the Earth’s climate, communities and ecosystems By Victoria Heath The International Court of Justice has unanimously agreed member states have binding human rights obligations under international law to act against climate ch…

World court climate ruling: non-binding but game changing

Paris (AFP) July 25, 2025 The world's top court may not be able to compel polluting states to halt planet-warming emissions, but experts say its momentous climate decision gives potent legal and political firepower to countries and campaigners on the frontlines. An advisory opinion like the one issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) this week is not binding and so is not directly enforceable, but that doe