On Wednesday, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled thatcountries affected by climate change are eligible for compensation, describingglobal warming as an "existential threat."
Japanese judge Yuji Iwasawa, President of the Court, said,“it has concluded that the consequences of climate change are severe andprofound. They cause harm to both natural ecosystems and populations,”confirming that the states have strict obligations to protect climate systems.
His remarks came during the reading of excerpts from anexpert report consisting of several hundred pages, for what is considered themost significant case ever reviewed by the ICJ.
“The failure to protect the planet from the effects ofclimate change may amount to a violation of international law,” the ICJ stated.
Although the Court’s opinion is advisory and notenforceable, it may still have influence and contribute to advancing climatejustice by encouraging legislation and judicial action around the world.
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