Landmark climate change case opens at top UN court

International Court Releases Written Arguments In Climate Change Opinion
On December 2, the International Court of Justice began hearings on the Advisory Opinion relating to the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change
Envoy asks International Court of Justice to hold ‘handful of readily identifiable states’ responsible for climate change
Representatives for the island nation of Vanuatu called on the International Court of Justice this week to recognize the harm caused by climate change, the first remarks the United Nations court heard as it considers international obligations to address climate impacts.
Climate change responsibility hearings underway at International Court of Justice
Officials from almost 100 countries are at the International Court of Justice in the Netherlands, asking the court to issue an opinion on the responsibility of certain nations to protect the planet from climate change.
International Court Releases Updated Hearing Schedule For Climate Change Opinion
OPEC has withdrawn from the oral statement portion of The International Court of Justice's advisory opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change.
What Can the World’s Top Court Do About Climate Change?
The International Court of Justice, the United Nations’ highest judicial body, is beginning landmark hearings on global warming. Here’s a guide.
International Court of Justice to decide on states' climate-related obligations
The most vulnerable countries hope the ICJ will decide to strengthen the legal and financial obligations of those responsible for global warming. The hearings are scheduled to last two weeks.
Landmark climate change case opens at top U.N. court as island nations fear rising seas
The top United Nations court has taken up the largest case in its history, hearing the plight of small island nations facing rising sea levels.
Small island states seek climate change justice in landmark top UN court case
A major case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) may pave the way for more climate change litigation and help for poorer and vulnerable states.View on euronews
International court to begin hearings that may shape global climate litigation
The United Nations' top court next week begins hearings on the legal obligation of countries to fight climate change and the consequences for states of contributing to global warming, the outcome of which could influence litigation worldwide.
International Court of Justice commences climate change proceedings
The International Court of Justice has commenced proceedings that will examine the legal obligations of countries to combat climate change, reported Reuters.
Top UN court tackles climate change in ‘most consequential case’ in its history
Small nations that say they're devastated by an environmental crisis they haven't caused hope an opinion from the International Court of Justice will force the global community to act.
The International Criminal Court is facing pushback and doubts as its member states meet
The International Criminal Court’s member states open their annual meeting Monday as the court faces pushback over arrest ...
‘Court of politics, not justice’: Tony Abbott slams ICC's ruling on Benjamin Netanyahu
Former prime minister Tony Abbott slams the International Criminal Court as a “court of politics” rather than a court of ...