Historic ICJ Ruling Opens Door for Climate Change Lawsuits Between Nations
Historic ICJ Ruling Opens Door for Climate Change Lawsuits Between Nations The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has delivered a landmark advisory opinion, clearing the way for countries to sue each other over climate change, including for historic greenhouse gas emissions. This unprecedented decision, announced on Wednesday, is being hailed as a significant victory for vulnerable low-lying nations disproportionately affected by global warming. While the ruling from the Hague is non-binding, legal experts anticipate it will have wide-ranging consequences, potentially…