General Assembly Adopts Resolution Requesting International Court of Justice Provide Advisory Opinion on States’ Obligations Concerning Climate Change | UN Press
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people of present and future generations. render an opinion on the obligations of States under international law to ensure the protection of the climate system from anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases. Court’s opinion on the legal consequences under obligations for States where they, by thei
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- people of present and future generations.
- render an opinion on the obligations of States under international law to ensure the protection of the climate system from anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases.
- Court’s opinion on the legal consequences under obligations for States where they, by their acts and omissions, have caused significant harm to the climate system
- put a spotlight on the obligation of States to ensure that all countries have a right to a healthy and sustainable environment
- While most countries voiced support for the request of the Court’s advisory opinion, a few expressed reservations
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