The top United Nations court will on Wednesday hand down a landmark global legal blueprint for tackling climate change that also sets out top polluters' responsibilities toward the countries suffering ...

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 ...

July 23 (UPI) --The International Court of Justice on Wednesday issued a landmark ruling that nations are legally obligated to protect the environment from the harmful effects of greenhouse gas ...

On Wednesday, 23 July 2025, at 3pm CEST, the ICJ will deliver a historic advisory opinion on the climate obligations of states. The decision follows an unprecedented legal process that began with ...

Protester holds a small globe during the global climate strike on March 3, 2023 in Turin, Italy. Stefano Guidi—Getty Images We were told the law is only for the powerful. That courts do not recognize ...

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered a landmark unanimous advisory opinion on Wednesday, addressing the legal obligations for countries to address climate change under international law.

The ICJ has declared climate inaction a potential breach of international law—paving the way for global claims and legal accountability. On July 23, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered ...

The United Nations court, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), has said Israel has an obligation to ensure the “basic needs” of the population in Gaza are met. The panel of 11 judges said on ...