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ICJ Ruling Triggers Surge in Climate Lawsuits and Reparations Claims

The advisory opinion reframes climate action as a legally binding human right, provoking a surge in lawsuits and reparations claims.

ICJ Advisory Opinion Drives Uptick in Global Climate Litigation

ICJ Rules States Have Legal Duty to Prevent Climate Change Harm

ICJ Climate Opinion Elevates Legal Risks for Fossil Fuel Projects

UN’s Top Court Defines States’ Climate Obligations

ICJ Issues Landmark Opinion Defining Climate Duties for Nations

Global Climate Goals Falter as Most Nations Miss UN Deadline for Updated Plans

US and China Oppose Legal Accountability for Climate Crisis at ICJ Hearing

UN Court Begins Historic Climate Change Hearings