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‘A shot in the arm for climate litigation’: 13 things we learned from the ICJ’s advisory opinion on climate change

‘A shot in the arm for climate litigation’: 13 things we learned from the ICJ’s advisory opinion on climate change

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) published its long-awaited advisory opinion on climate change yesterday. It follows in the judicial footsteps of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) which concluded earlier this month that there is a human right to a healthy climate and the International Tribunal for the

How youth activists are mobilising ahead of a landmark climate hearing

How youth activists are mobilising ahead of a landmark climate hearing

Vepaiamele Trief’s passion for climate justice began when she first learned about climate change in her primary school on the Pacific island of Vanuatu. Although lessons didn’t delve into the scientific details or the negative impacts it would have on society, she and her family have seen major

Climate-vulnerable nations look to world's top court as COP29 ends in bitter truce

Climate-vulnerable nations look to world's top court as COP29 ends in bitter truce

This article was originally published in Drilled. Nations that are particularly vulnerable to rising temperatures and sea levels are pinning their hopes on the world’s top court to set a clear path for climate justice. A week after UN climate talks were pulled back from the brink of collapse,