ICJ Takes the Climate Stage

The International Court of Justice launched climate obligation hearings on December 2, 2024, at The Hague, featuring over 100 countries including vocal Vanuatu. Initiated by a March 2023 UN resolution, these 12 days delve into nations’ financial duties under agreements like the Paris Accord. While the non-binding opinion due early 2025 won’t nail them down legally, it’s set to stir future climate lawsuits. As frontline communities hold their breath, the legal world gears up for a climate showdown.