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A Cambridge professor and counsel team member for Vanuatu gives his initial views on the landmark ICJ Advisory Opinion.
A Cambridge professor and counsel team member for Vanuatu gives his initial views on the landmark ICJ Advisory Opinion.
ICJ advisory opinion on global climate action is a game changer
In a landmark advisory opinion on July 23, the International Court of Justice said all countries have significant legal ...
The ICJ Rules That Failing to Combat Climate Change Could Violate International Law
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International Court of Justice says countries failing to tackle climate change risk breaking international law
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Britain can dodge climate lawsuits if it pays UN, Vanuatu lawyer says
Britain can dodge climate lawsuits from other countries if it makes “significant and meaningful” contributions reflecting its ...
AP explains ICJ’s upcoming opinion on responsibility of polluters for plight of small island nations
The International Court of Justice will issue an advisory opinion on what legal obligations nations have to address climate ...