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ICJ : The Vanuatu Case

Kumari Sonali

ICJ : The Vanuatu Case

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that access to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment is a fundamental human right. The case was initiated by Vanuatu and supported by over 130 nations vulnerable to climate change.In 2023, the UN General Assembly requested the ICJ’s opinion on state obligations under international law to tackle climate change and the legal consequences for inaction.The case was led by Vanuatu, representing small island developing states (SIDS) facing existential threats from rising sea levels and warming oceans.

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