International Court of Justice, Climate Change

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OPEC has withdrawn from the oral statement portion of The International Court of Justice's advisory opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change.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.
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.
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
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 examines faltering climate action
Judges in The Hague will hear from almost 100 countries before issuing a nonbinding decision about flailing government efforts to harness global
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 of Justice in a landmark case aimed at laying down rules for how rich nations should support poorer ones on the frontlines of climate change.
Stick to current climate change laws, US tells top UN court
The current United Nations framework for fighting climate change should be preserved, the United States told the International Court of Justice, which is working on drafting fresh global legal guidelines.
International Court of Justice to begin hearings in landmark climate change case started by Pacific Islander students
A landmark case that began in a Pacific classroom and could change the course of future climate talks is about to be heard in the International Court of Justice.
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 is facing pushback and doubts as its member states meet
The International Criminal Court’s member states open their annual meeting Monday as the court faces pushback over arrest ...