The youth-led group, Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change, is leveraging international humanitarian law to challenge states on their climate obligations, aiming for a positive advisory opinion from the ICJ.
The recent UN resolution, propelled by Vanuatu, marks a historic moment as all member states unanimously called for the ICJ to clarify countries' legal responsibilities regarding climate change.
The ICJ's public hearings are a pivotal opportunity for various nations and organizations to articulate their case on climate obligations, emphasizing the need for a habitable environment.
Although nonbinding, the ICJ's advisory opinion could significantly influence how states approach their legal obligations to combat climate change, especially affecting vulnerable Pacific communities.
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