After a “landmark” ruling from the International Court of Justice, journalists can expect more lawsuits against fossil fuel companies. Today’s nonstop news cycle makes it all too easy to lose sight of ...
If a country fails to take decisive action to protect the planet from climate change, it could be breaking international law and be held liable for damages caused to humanity. This is one of the ...
The United States Court of International Trade made a key ruling that provides a glimmer of hope for the survival of the smallest and rarest dolphin in the world. The Māui dolphin is found exclusively ...
Hosted on MSN
The World Court just ruled countries can be held liable for climate change damage – what does that mean for the US?
The International Court of Justice issued a landmark advisory opinion in July 2025 declaring that all countries have a legal obligation to protect and prevent harm to the climate. The court, created ...
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) affirmed Wednesday the obligations of states relating to climate change under treaties and customary law. The court emphasized that the severe and far-reaching ...
THE HAGUE — The United Nations’ top court in a landmark advisory opinion Wednesday said countries could be in violation of international law if they fail to take measures to protect the planet from ...
The International Court of Justice ruled that a healthy environment is a human right and countries must address the "existential threat" of climate change. In a landmark advisory opinion, the United ...
Ms. Reisch and Ms. Gusman are lawyers in the climate and energy program at the Center for International Environmental Law. Ms. Brown is the center’s president and chief executive. The science on ...
ICJ opinion could influence global climate litigation U.N. treaties should guide responsibilities, rich countries say South, small island states seek firm measures to curb emissions THE HAGUE, July 23 ...
Strong Push Back Against US Sanctions on the International Criminal Court at UN Human Rights Council
At the 59th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, UN independent human rights experts, States and civil society firmly condemned the United ...
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The United Nations’ top court in a landmark advisory opinion Wednesday said countries could be in violation of international law if they fail to take measures to protect ...
Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you
Show inaccessible results
Feedback