International Court of Justice Ruling on Climate Change
On 23rd July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a historic advisory opinion stating that countries have a legal obligation under international law to take effective action on climate change, potentially paving the way for increased accountability through litigation.
What is the ICJ ruling about?
- A non-binding but authoritative advisory opinion requested by the UN General Assembly in March 2022.
- The court examined global climate treaties including the UNFCCC (1994), Kyoto Protocol (1997), and Paris Agreement (2015).
- The ICJ held that climate action is not discretionary, but a legal obligation under international law.
- Countries failing to meet their obligations may be ....
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