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BRIEFING: Landmark ICJ opinion says countries must prevent climate harms, lists obligations

Published 18:09 on July 23, 2025 / Last updated at 18:05 on July 28, 2025 / / Insights (Briefings), International (UN Climate Talks)

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A landmark advisory opinion issued Wednesday by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has stated that under international law, countries must protect the environment from anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, confirming an expansive list of obligations.
A landmark advisory opinion issued Wednesday by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has stated that under international law, countries must protect the environment from anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, confirming an expansive list of obligations.


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