The ICJ has declared climate inaction a potential breach of international law—paving the way for global claims and legal ...

ICJ’s landmark opinion makes climate action a binding duty, urging Kenya to help vulnerable ASAL households adopt mitigation ...

The opinion of the International Court of Justice is seen by some as a turning point in international climate law, with judges finding that states affected by global warming could be eligible for ...

The ICJ's advisory opinion of July 23, 2025, is a pivotal moment for climate law, positioning South Africa as a leader in ...

It marks the first time the International Court of Justice, the UN’s top court based in the Hague, has considered the climate crisis.

A profound thread runs through the judgment and the separate opinion of one of the judges: that biodiversity is not merely a ...

The ICJ ruling is blunt: the multilateral climate change and environmental agreements and treaties that countries–including New Zealand–sign-up for, do contain binding obligations for states in ...

The consequences of the recent climate change ruling by the International Court of Justice are enormous, both legally and ...

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

The ICJ advisory opinion on the obligations of states concerning climate change can help pressure developed nations to better ...

On August 6, the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) adopted a landmark declaration by consensus, ...

The World Court's climate change decision has been hailed a "planetary scale" win for climate advocates pushing for stronger action against carbon pollution.