Vanuatu, Climate Change and International Court of Justice

Vanuatu Makes Opening Argument In International Court’s Climate Change Opinion
On December 2, the International Court of Justice began hearing oral statements on the Advisory Opinion relating to the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change
Vanuatu says landmark ICJ climate change case is about ‘survival’
The United Nations' top court will consider if the world’s largest carbon-emitting nations should pay reparations to smaller, climate-vulnerable ones.
Vanuatu urges World Court to recognise climate change harms
Vanuatu on Monday urged the United Nations' top court to recognise the harm caused by climate change in its judgment on the legal obligation of countries to fight it and address the consequences of them contributing to global warming.
Vanuatu calls on ICJ to recognize climate change’s harm
Representatives for the island nation of Vanuatu called on the International Court of Justice this week to recognize the harm caused by climate change, the first remarks the United Nations court heard as it considers international obligations to address climate impacts.
ICJ begins hearings to clarify climate change obligations
The International Court of Justice began its first hearings on Monday to clarify what countries are legally required to do to combat climate change. Over two weeks, Vanuatu and other low-lying at-risk islands in the Pacific Ocean will spearhead the hearing.
Vanuatu blasts US, China for asking Hague to continue status quo for climate change harms
The island nation of Vanuatu criticized representatives for major emitters like the U.S. and China for their remarks during ...
Climate change responsibility hearings underway at International Court of Justice
Officials from almost 100 countries are at the International Court of Justice in the Netherlands, asking the court to issue ...
International Court of Justice to begin hearings in landmark climate change case started by Pacific Islander students
A landmark case that began in a Pacific classroom and could change the course of future climate talks is about to be heard in ...
International Court Releases Updated Hearing Schedule For Climate Change Opinion
OPEC has withdrawn from the oral statement portion of The International Court of Justice's advisory opinion on the ...
'Future Of Planet' At Stake In ICJ Hearings: Vanuatu Representative Ric/db
The hearings on climate change at the International Court of Justice will determine the fate of the planet and vulnerable countries, said Vanuatu's representative for climate change on Monday.
International Court of Justice to decide on states' climate-related obligations
The most vulnerable countries hope the ICJ will decide to strengthen the legal and financial obligations of those responsible ...
A landmark climate change case opens at the top UN court as island nations fear rising seas
The top United Nations court has taken up the largest case in its history, hearing the plight of several small island nations ...