The International Court of Justice declared that states have legal duties to protect the climate, establishing these obligations based on human rights law and environmental treaties. The court emphasized that climate inaction, particularly the expansion of fossil fuels, can violate international law, which strengthens claims for reparations. This opinion arises from a campaign led by Pacific students and highlights the historical context of the nation Vanuatu, which fought for sovereignty and identity amidst colonial influence, with current leaders like Ralph Regenvanu advocating for environmental protection based on this foundation.
The International Court of Justice affirmed that states have legal duties to protect the climate as rooted in human rights law and environmental treaties.
Current harm caused by climate inaction, including fossil fuel expansion, may constitute a violation of international law, supporting claims for reparations.
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