Vanuatu calls on ICJ to recognize climate change’s harm

'Internationally wrongful act': Gov't demands legal remedy for climate change damages at top UN court

The Philippine government asserted before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Tuesday, December 3, that countries most responsible for driving climate change are committing an "internationally wrongful act," demanding reparations.

Vanuatu's landmark case at ICJ seeks to hold polluting nations responsible for climate change

Vanuatu's special envoy to climate change says their case to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is based on the argument that those harming the climate are breaking international law.

Vanuatu says landmark ICJ climate change case is about ‘survival’

The NewsVanuatu’s attorney-general said the landmark International Court of Justice case on climate change was a matter of “survival” for island nations as hearings began at The Hague on Monday.The case, which involves more than 100 countries and non-governmental organizations, will examine countries’ responsibility for worsening global warming.The final result will be advisory, but the case reflects the growing use of justice systems to force c…

UN court hears historic case as island nations confront climate threats

Small island nations are urging the International Court of Justice to clarify obligations under international law to address climate change, citing rising seas as a threat to their survival.Molly Quell reports for The Associated Press.In short:Small island nations, including Vanuatu, argue before th...

World’s biggest climate case begins in The Hague

This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The world’s biggest climate case begins at The Hague in the Netherlands today. Oral arguments will be heard by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which will consider what obligations United Nations member states have under international law to protect the planet from greenhouse gas emissions for future generations. The case begin…

Vanuatu calls on the World Court to recognize climate change harms

Vanuatu urged the top United Nations court to recognize the harm caused by climate change in its judgment on the legal obligation of countries to fight it.