The court, created as part of the United Nations in 1945, affirmed that countries must uphold existing international laws ...

An opinion by the World Court finds new legal requirements in the Paris Agreement, raising legal questions about the U.S.

The court said all states have a legal obligation to prevent harms caused by climate change. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The ruling stems from the harm island nations are suffering as sea level rises, and it opens a door for future claims for ...

The world’s highest court went on to state in its decision that recognising the “urgent and existential threat” currently facing the world, those harmed by human-caused climate change may ...

The Pacific Elders' Voice, or PEV, an independent group made up of Pacific Island leaders, has issued a statement applauding ...

A landmark opinion delivered by the United Nations' highest court last week that governments must protect the climate is ...

The International Court of Justice says governments are legally obliged “to achieve deep, rapid and sustained reductions” in ...

The Court’s advisory opinion affirms that inadequate action on climate change may violate international law. Its findings could shape the contours of debate at COP30.

Amid geopolitical turmoil, the top court reaffirmed states’ legal duty to cut emissions. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said while the Advisory Opinion of the International ...

The ICJ has delivered a “milestone moment for climate justice.” But does it go far enough?