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World court joins the fight over climate change

Top U.N. Court Says Countries Must Act on Climate Change

The International Court of Justice issued a strongly worded opinion on Wednesday saying that states must protect people from the “urgent and existential threat” of climate change, a major moment for t...

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UN’s top court says failing to protect planet from climate change could violate international law

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International Court of Justice: Nations Have Obligation To Limit Climate Change

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UN Top Court Says Countries Are Obliged to Fight Climate Change

One of the world’s most vulnerable countries to the fallout from climate change has just won a landmark legal battle.

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Major economies welcome 'milestone' ICJ climate ruling

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UN court rules countries must treat climate change as an 'existential threat'

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World Court Rules Tackling Climate Crisis is an International Legal Obligation

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a unanimous opinion on July 23, 2025, that climate change is "an existential problem of planetary proportions that imperils all forms of life and the very health of our planet.

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Sustainable Switch: World Court tells countries they must address climate change

I’m back! You’ve probably been missing all your latest ESG news, but not to worry as today’s newsletter is worth the wait. We're diving into the landmark legal opinion by the International Court of Justice which said countries must address the "urgent and existential threat" of climate change by cooperating to curb emissions.