The opinion of the International Court of Justice is seen by some as a turning point in international climate law, with ...

International Court of Justice determines countries are responsible for corporate emissions and must cooperate to achieve ...

In a unanimous decision on July 23, 2025, the fifteen judges on the United Nations’ International Court of Justice (“ICJ”), also known as the ...

The United Nations' highest court on Wednesday told wealthy countries they must comply with their international commitments ...

This obligation arises from human rights, maritime and the customary international law, as well as the Paris Agreement and ...

According to the ICJ, it is the responsibility of the states to protect the earth’s climate systems and environment from ...

The Pacific Elders' Voice, or PEV, an independent group made up of Pacific Island leaders, has issued a statement applauding ...

In a landmark ruling, the International Court of Justice declared that failure to act on climate change can be an ...

For Pakistan, the ICJ advisory opinion isn’t just an academic exercise; it’s a matter of life and death. As floods, droughts, and heatwaves become more frequent and severe, Pakistan’s human and ...

Severe weather and natural disasters, are on the rise. This week, the top United Nations court ruled that countries are ...

The world's highest court Wednesday declared that states have a legal obligation to tackle climate change and that failing to do so was a "wrongful act" that could open the door to reparations."The ...

The United Nations’ top court says countries failing to implement measures to mitigate climate change may be in violation of ...