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Landmark Ruling: UN’s Top Court Declares Healthy Environment a Fundamental Human Right

Landmark Ruling: UN’s Top Court Declares Healthy Environment a Fundamental Human Right

Landmark Ruling: UN’s Top Court Declares Healthy Environment a Fundamental Human Right In a groundbreaking decision poised to significantly impact global climate policy and litigation, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) today declared a “clean, healthy and sustainable environment” to be a fundamental human right. The United Nations’ highest judicial body delivered its landmark advisory opinion on Wednesday, meticulously outlining the obligations of nations to tackle climate change and the potential repercussions for failing to do so. This extensive, 500-page…

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Vanuatu Demands Global Accountability at World Court as Climate Crisis Devastates Nation

Vanuatu Demands Global Accountability at World Court as Climate Crisis Devastates Nation

Vanuatu Demands Global Accountability at World Court as Climate Crisis Devastates Nation The small Pacific island nation of Vanuatu is escalating its fight against the climate crisis, turning to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for an advisory opinion on climate change obligations. While not legally binding, this bold move aims to compel major emitters to take responsibility and secure vital funding for vulnerable nations facing existential threats. For decades, Pacific islanders have witnessed their homelands succumb to rising sea…

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