Britain can dodge climate lawsuits from other countries if it makes “significant and meaningful” contributions reflecting its historical responsibility for global warming to a UN fund, Vanuatu’s lawyer has said.

In a landmark advisory opinion on July 23, the International Court of Justice said all countries have significant legal responsibilities to prevent further climate harm by slashing their climate pollution rapidly.

In a landmark, unanimous advisory opinion, the International Court of Justice found that a state's violation of its legal climate obligations was a 'wrongful' act, and greatly affected countries could sue for 'reparations.

The opinion of the International Court of Justice is seen by some as a turning point in international climate law, with judges finding that states affected by global warming could be eligible for reparations.

In the historic decision of the International Court of Justice has ruled that countries can sue one another over climate change impacts. It also includes historic greenhouse gas

Environment; April 5, 2023; How Vanuatu’s Climate Campaign Could Save the World How Vanuatu’s Climate Campaign Could Save the World The tiny island country has pushed the UN and the ...

The International Court of Justice will issue an advisory opinion on what legal obligations nations have to address climate change and what consequences they may face if they don’t.

The case has been dubbed a ‘David versus Goliath’ battle, with vulnerable nations pushing for a more robust legal framework for climate action. View on euronews