Climate Change, International Court of Justice

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OPEC has withdrawn from the oral statement portion of The International Court of Justice's advisory opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change.
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.
US denies responsibility for historic emissions during climate change hearings at top UN court
It was only in the late 1980s that states became aware of the causes and risks associated with climate change,” a legal adviser for the U.S. Department of State told the 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
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.
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
IUCN to address the International Court of Justice in landmark climate change case
On 13 December, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) will make history as it addresses the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in a groundbreaking process to determine the legal obligations of countries in respect to climate change and the consequences of failing to act.
International Court of Justice begins hearing historic case on climate change
The ICJ kicked off unprecedented hearings Monday aimed at setting legal guidelines for how countries should protect the planet against 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.
Amnesty International says genocide is occurring in Gaza, an accusation Israel rejects
Amnesty International accuses Israel of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip during its war with Hamas, saying it has sought ...
Amnesty International says there is ‘sufficient evidence’ to accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza
Amnesty International on Wednesday said that it had gathered “sufficient evidence to believe” that Israel’s conduct during ...
Amnesty says Israel committing acts of genocide in Gaza. Here’s what to know.
The declaration by one of the world’s most prominent rights organizations is likely to intensify a debate that has raged for ...
The International Criminal Court's chief lashes out at threats from Russia and a US senator
The president of the International Criminal Court lashed out on Monday at Russia for targeting its prosecutors and judges ...
Small island nations lead fight for climate justice at UN's top court
Environmental campaigners from 98 countries and 12 organisations began giving evidence on Monday to the International Court ...