At a landmark climate change hearing at the United Nations’ top court, small island states argue that human rights laws should apply beause global warming poses an existential risk. As Henry Ridgwell reports, this case could reframe global climate change negotiations.
After years of resisting international pressure to meet financial obligations for combating climate change, China is seeking to avoid legal accountability at International Court of Justice in The Hague
Sea levels around the Seychelles are rising about 3 millimeters per year, says Environment Minister Flavien Joubert.
According to report, more than three-quarters of the world's land experienced drier conditions from 1970 to 2020 than the previous thirty-year period
Study upends conventional thinking about what age group is hit hardest by heat
Sanctions allege permit violations and emissions of pollutants liked to respiratory issues, climate change
Judges at the International Court of Justice are to give an opinion on legal obligations of states over climate change and damage liability
As a landmark climate change court case reaches its halfway mark in The Hague, clear divisions have emerged over whether nation states can be held legally liable for damage caused to the global climate system by greenhouse gas emissions. Henry Ridgwell has more.
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.
Judges will attempt to clarify legal obligation of states to stop climate change and pay for damage
A landmark climate change case opened at the U.N.’s International Court of Justice this week aimed at clarifying the legal obligations of states to prevent climate change and to pay for any damage it causes. Several small island nations argue their very survival is at stake. Henry Ridgwell reports.
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