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The story behind world court’s landmark climate ruling
Although the International Court of Justice turned 80 this year, there is a sense in which it has never felt younger. In a David versus Goliath moment, the tiny Pacific Island state of Vanuatu recently changed international law forever by bringing the world’s most important issue before its highest court. The result was last month’s advisory opinion on “the legal obligations of states in respect of climate change,” as requested — at Vanuatu’s urging — by the UN General Assembly (with 132 states co-sponsoring the resolution).
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arabnews.com
The story behind world court’s landmark climate ruling
Although the International Court of Justice turned 80 this year, there is a sense in which it has never felt younger. In a David versus Goliath moment, the tiny Pacific Island…
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cnbc.com
Why a landmark ruling from the world’s top court puts financial markets on notice
The International Court of Justice recently delivered its first-ever advisory opinion on the obligations of states in respect of climate change.