Climate Change, International Court of Justice and Vanuatu

Vanuatu Makes Opening Argument In International Court’s Climate Change Opinion
On December 2, the International Court of Justice began hearing oral statements on the Advisory Opinion relating to the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change
Vanuatu urges World Court to recognise climate change harms
Vanuatu on Monday urged the top United Nations court to recognise the harm caused by climate change in its judgment on the legal obligation of countries to fight it and address the consequences of them contributing to global warming.
The International Court of Justice Takes On Climate Change
Thanks to the maneuverings of the tiny nation of Vanuatu, the entire industrialized world is effectively on trial in The Hague.
World awaits verdict on climate change in UN’s highest court
The world’s highest court in the United Nation is deliberating on a case that could decide the world’s obligations to fight climate change and to protect smaller nations from its devasting impact, reports the Los Angeles Times.
Rich countries, island states lock horns on climate change at UN court
The World Court concludes hearings on Friday on countries' legal obligation to fight climate change and whether large states contributing most to greenhouse-gas emissions should be liable for damage caused to small island nations.
Top UN court wraps historic climate change case
Saying they are devastated by an environmental crisis they haven't caused, small nations hope an opinion from the International Court of Justice will force the global community to act.
EU revokes Vanuatu's visa-free travel for its 'golden passport' scheme
The European Union revoked a visa-free travel agreement with a country over its 'golden passport' program for the first time ...
Vanuatu says landmark ICJ climate change case is about ‘survival’
The United Nations' top court will consider if the world’s largest carbon-emitting nations should pay reparations to smaller, ...
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Snap election go-ahead as Vanuatu court okays powerplay
Voters will head to the polls for Vanuatu's third election in four years after the Pacific nation's top court ruled in favour ...
Vanuatu's political uncertainty continues as country prepares for snap election on 14 January
Vanuatu has been riven by political instability, with frequent elections and changes of leadership in recent years.
'Ambitious' islanders spice up ICJ climate hearings
Young people from small island states -- the driving force behind the climate change hearings at the International Court of ...
Vanuatu blasts US, China for asking Hague to continue status quo for climate change harms
The island nation of Vanuatu criticized representatives for major emitters like the U.S. and China for their remarks during ...
As Vanuatu asks the 'World Court' to hold nations accountable for climate change, Australia says current treaties are enough
Vanuatu has urged the International Court of Justice to find polluting nations have acted unlawfully by contributing to ...
Vanuatu seeks legal response to climate change as landmark case hearing begins
While an advisory opinion from the World Court would not be legally binding, experts say the court's opinion on climate ...
Vanuatu calls on ICJ to recognize climate change’s harm
Representatives for the island nation of Vanuatu called on the International Court of Justice this week to recognize the harm ...
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Vanuatu becomes first country to partner with UN’s new Santiago Network on Loss & Damage
Vanuatu has reaffirmed its global leadership in climate action as the first country to launch a technical assistance ...
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Jetstar officially launches flights from Sydney to Port Vila, Vanuatu
Jetstar Australia has officially launched non-stop flights between Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) and Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) in Port Vila, Vanuatu.