Pacific Island nations are arguing before the International Court of Justice, calling for an advisory opinion on the legal obligations of countries to fight climate change. As VOA’s Jessica Stone reports, the cost of inaction is most acute for Pacific Islanders.

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A closely-watched international climate case that could yield guidance for governments around the world wrapped its first week of arguments before the top court of the United Nations in The Hague Friday

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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A closely-watched international climate case that could yield guidance for governments around the world wrapped its first week of arguments before the top court of the United Nations in The Hague Friday. The case, though not binding, is expected to spell out what countries are legally required to do to combat climate change and help vulnerable nations fight its devastating impact. Continue reading at The Republic Ne…

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Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A closely-watched international climate case that could yield guidance for governments around the world wrapped its first week of arguments before the top court of the United Nations in The Hague Friday. The case, though not binding, is expected to spell out what countries are legally required to do to combat climate change and help vulnerable nations fight its devastating impact. The push for the c…

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Although not binding, the process is expected to conclude with an indication of what States must do to combat climate change, and help vulnerable nations combat its devastating impacts. The initiative for the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to accept this case came from island nations, which are losing territory and fear disappearing with rising sea levels. The UN General Assembly asked the ICJ last year to issue an opinion on “States' obli…

Se bem que não vinculativo, espera-se que o processo conclua com a indicação do que os Estados devem fazer para combater as alterações climáticas, e ajudar as nações vulneráveis a combater os seus impactos devastadores.   A iniciativa para o Tribunal Internacional de Justiça (TIJ) aceitar este caso foi das nações insulares, que estão a perder território e receiam o desaparecimento com a subida do nível do mar. A Assembleia-Geral da ONU solicitou…

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Pacific Islands call on International Court to force climate action

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A closely-watched international climate case that could yield guidance for governments around the world wrapped its first week of arguments before the top court of the United Nations in The Hague Friday. The case, though not binding, is expected to spell out what countries are legally required to do to combat climate change and help vulnerable nations fight its devastating impact. The push for the International Cour…

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Closely-watched International Climate Case in Hague Wraps Up First Week of Testimony

What legal obligations do states have to fight climate change? Should high-emitting countries be held responsible for the harm they've caused? And should states safeguard the climate for future generations?

Pacific Islands call on International Court to force climate action

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