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Jacqueline Peel, Professor of Law and Director, Melbourne Climate Futures, The University of Melbourne

Historic ruling finds climate change ‘imperils all forms of life’ and puts laggard nations on notice

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Climate change “imperils all forms of life” and countries must tackle the problem or face consequences under international law, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has found.

The court delivered its long-awaited advisory opinion overnight. The momentous case opens the door for countries impacted by climate disasters to sue major emitting countries for reparations.

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