Key issues at stake in the International Court of Justice climate change case
By EsqSocial Corporation 24/12/24
An island nation has brought a landmark climate change case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). This represents a pivotal moment in international law and environmental governance. The case, initiated through a UN General Assembly resolution, seeks an advisory opinion from the ICJ to clarify states' obligations under international law to address climate change. The case explores critical legal questions: whether existing international frameworks, such as the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement,...
By: Hogan Lovells