The ICJ Declares Failure to Meet Climate Obligations Unlawful in Historic Ruling  

In a historic advisory opinion, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled on Wednesday that failure to meet climate obligations constitutes an “internationally wrongful act” that entails legal liability and may require reparations to affected states. According to the ICJ, climate treaties create binding obligations to prevent significant harm to the climate system and protect it for the benefit of present and future generations.  

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