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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Natricia Duncan Caribbean correspondent

Caribbean islands hope UN court will end ‘debt cycle’ caused by climate crisis

A house sits roofless after being damaged by Hurricane Beryl
Hurricane Beryl was the latest extreme weather event to bring devastation to towns and cities such as Portland Cottage, Jamaica. Photograph: Leo Hudson/AP

The outcome of an international court case on climate change obligations could strengthen the legal position of Caribbean islands claiming damages from developed countries after natural disasters, lawyers say.

Brought to the international court of justice (ICJ) by the UN general assembly, the case seeks clarification on what states can be held liable for in relation to climate change.

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