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ISRAEL “committed and is committing genocide” in Gaza, a major new report from Amnesty International has concluded ...

US says current climate rules are satisfactory, prompting condemnation from activists and vulnerable countries

The current United Nations framework for fighting climate change should be preserved, the United States told the International Court of Justice, which is working on drafting fresh global legal guidelines.

THE Palestinian ambassador to the UK has outlined concerns over the Uk Government’s new plans to prioritise UK-based defence firms for investment…

As ICJ hears landmark climate case, Grenada’s PM says vulnerable nations expect a long, hard fight for justice

Vanuatu leads the charge of several nations arguing developed nations have a legal responsibility beyond UN commitments

Climate change is an existential threat to Pacific islanders, Australia has acknowledged at the world's top court, but argues against further legal obligations.

Environmental campaigners from 98 countries and 12 organisations began giving evidence on Monday to the International Court of Justice in a landmark case aimed at laying down rules for how rich nations should support poorer ones on the frontlines of climate change.

Vanuatu envoy makes claim as hearing gets under way at international court of justice in The Hague

The future of the planet is at stake during hearings at the top United Nations court, a representative for Vanuatu said Monday, opening a historic case that aims to set a legal framework on how countries should tackle climate change.

The United Nations' top court will start unprecedented hearings on Monday aimed at setting legal guidelines for how countries should protect the planet against climate change and help vulnerable nations combat its devastating impact.