In a historic ruling, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations' highest court, declared that countries are legally obligated under international law to address climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The court found that failing to act on climate change could be considered an internationally wrongful act, opening the door for nations—especially major polluters—to face lawsuits and potentially pay reparations to countries most affected by climate harm. The opinion, driven by years of advocacy from Pacific Island nations and youth activists, affirms that climate science is now a matter of law, not just policy. The ruling also clarifies that even countries not party to the Paris Agreement are still bound by international obligations to protect the climate. This decision is expected to embolden climate litigation worldwide and increase pressure on governments and fossil fuel industries to take urgent action.
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