UN General Assembly Backs World Court Climate Ruling

The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution endorsing the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion, which affirms that countries have a legal obligation to combat climate change. The resolution passed with broad support, though some nations, including the United States, opposed it.

20 May, 22:28 — 20 May, 22:28

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UN General Assembly backs world court climate ruling, US among nations opposing

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution reinforcing countries’ obligations to combat climate change, though the text was weakened under pressure from major greenhouse gas emitters. The move follows an advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice last year calling failure to meet climate commitments “unlawful” and raising the prospect of reparations.

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UN General Assembly Backs World Court Climate Ruling

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FN röstar ja till resolution om klimatansvar

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UN General Assembly backs world court climate ruling, US among nations opposing

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