Landmark climate change case will open at the top UN court

The International Court of Justice will hold hearings on the legal obligations of countries to combat climate change, following a request from the U.N. General Assembly. Small island nations like Vanuatu are seeking confirmation that actions contributing to climate change are unlawful, as they face devastating consequences. The court will hear from 99 countries and intergovernmental organizations over two weeks, with the aim of determining what countries must do to protect the environment and address greenhouse gas emissions.

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