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ICJ weighs legal responsibility for climate change, ‘future of our planet’

The World Court’s 15 judges will consider arguments made by over 100 countries in a case led by Vanuatu, island nations.

Al Jazeera

‘A human face on an abstract problem’: ICJ forced to listen to climate victims

Marginalised communities have been elevated during hearings in The Hague on impact of climate crisis

The Guardian - UK

Ireland will ask UN court to expand genocide interpretation in Israel case

IRELAND will formally intervene in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) this month.

The National (Scotland)

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Ireland to ask ICJ to broaden interpretation of genocide in Israel case

The Irish Government also approved an intervention in a case against Myanmar.

Evening Standard

'David V Goliath' Battle At ICJ Climate Hearings

Halfway through marathon climate change hearings at the world's top court, battle lines are being drawn between developed countries urging judges to stick to current legal obligations and vulnerable nations pleading for more.

International Business Times

On climate change, the international court of justice faces a pivotal choice

What legal obligations do states have to fight climate change? Should high-emitting countries be held responsible for the harm they’ve caused? And should states safeguard the climate for future generations?

The Conversation

Vanuatu whacks Australia over climate case stance

Australia's Pacific neighbour Vanuatu has taken the rare step of publicly criticising Canberra for its climate submission at the International Court of Justice.

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Israel 'committed and is committing genocide in Gaza', major Amnesty report concludes

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

The National (Scotland)

Fury as US argues against climate obligations at top UN court

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

The Guardian - US

Stick To Current Climate Change Laws, US Tells Top UN Court

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.

International Business Times

Palestinian ambassador responds to Labour plan to prioritise arms firm investment

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

The National (Scotland)

On the Grenadian island of Carriacou, even the dead are now climate victims

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

The Guardian - UK

Australia accused of undermining landmark climate change case brought by Pacific nations in international court

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

The Guardian - AU

Pacific anger at Australian climate stance at top court

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

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Radio France Internationale

Small island nations lead fight for climate justice at UN's top court

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.

The Guardian - UK

Handful of countries responsible for climate crisis, top court told

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

International Business Times

'Future Of Planet' At Stake At ICJ Hearings: Vanuatu

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.

International Business Times

Landmark Climate Case To Open At Top UN Court

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.

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The Guardian - AU

Top UN court to begin hearings on landmark climate change case

ICJ to hear submissions from more than 100 groups in Pacific-led campaign to provide a legal blueprint on obligations of states for climate harm

AAP

Top UN court hears landmark Vanuatu-led climate case

Vanuatu's climate envoy Ralph Regenvanu has opened the historic case for a broader legal basis for action on climate change.

The Independent UK

A landmark climate change case will open at the top UN court as island nations fear rising seas

The top United Nations court will take up the largest case in its history on Monday

AAP

Australia to present argument in landmark climate case

Pacific island nations are pushing for more action on climate change as they face the existential threat of rising tides and a lack of access to finance.

International Business Times

Top UN Court To Open Unprecedented Climate Hearings

The world's top court will next week start unprecedented hearings aimed at finding a "legal blueprint" for how countries should protect the environment from damaging greenhouse gases -- and what the consequences are if they do not.

The National (Scotland)

Labour MPs demand UK Government impose sanctions on Israeli settlers

NEARLY 30 of Keir Starmer’s MPs have told his Government it must “impose widespread sanctions” on Israel.

The Conversation

Universities should not silence research and speech on Palestine

The International Criminal Court (ICC) recently issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant and Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

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