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…