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Activists and Vulnerable Nations Condemn U.S. Arguments Against Climate Obligations at ICJ Hearing

Activists and Vulnerable Nations Condemn U.S. Arguments Against Climate Obligations at ICJ Hearing

Testimony from the United States during the ongoing International Court of Justice (ICJ) hearing on Wednesday evoked anger from climate activists and vulnerable nations, as the planet’s second-largest greenhouse gas emitter argued against nations being legally obligated to take measures to fight the climate crisis. The oral arguments were part of the historic climate hearing […]
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UN’s Top Court Begins Hearings on Landmark Climate Case

UN’s Top Court Begins Hearings on Landmark Climate Case

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) — the United Nations’ highest court — began hearings on Monday in the biggest case in its history. The hearings involve what legal obligations States have when it comes to climate change. The proceedings represent efforts by the international community to formulate a legal framework to address the climate […]
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