Climate Change, International Court of Justice

International Court Releases Updated Hearing Schedule For Climate Change Opinion
OPEC has withdrawn from the oral statement portion of The International Court of Justice's advisory opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change.
Stick to current climate change laws, US tells top UN court
The current United Nations framework for fighting climate change should be preserved, the United States told the International Court of Justice, which is working on drafting fresh global legal guidelines.
Climate change responsibility hearings underway at International Court of Justice
Officials from almost 100 countries are at the International Court of Justice in the Netherlands, asking the court to issue an opinion on the responsibility of certain nations to protect the planet from climate change.
U.S. Makes Oral Argument In World Court’s Climate Change Opinion
On December 4, the US made an oral statement in the International Court of Justice’s Advisory Opinion relating to the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change
US denies responsibility for historic emissions during climate change hearings at top UN court
It was only in the late 1980s that states became aware of the causes and risks associated with climate change,” a legal adviser for the U.S. Department of State told the court.
International Court of Justice to decide on states' climate-related obligations
The most vulnerable countries hope the ICJ will decide to strengthen the legal and financial obligations of those responsible for global warming. The hearings are scheduled to last two weeks.
International court to begin hearings that may shape global climate litigation
The United Nations' top court next week begins hearings on the legal obligation of countries to fight climate change and the consequences for states of contributing to global warming, the outcome of which could influence litigation worldwide.
International court examines faltering climate action
Judges in The Hague will hear from almost 100 countries before issuing a nonbinding decision about flailing government efforts to harness global
Small island nations lead fight for climate justice at UN's top court
Environmental campaigners from 98 countries and 12 organisations began giving evidence on Monday to the International Court of Justice in a landmark case aimed at laying down rules for how rich nations should support poorer ones on the frontlines of climate change.
International Court of Justice to begin hearings in landmark climate change case started by Pacific Islander students
A landmark case that began in a Pacific classroom and could change the course of future climate talks is about to be heard in the International Court of Justice.
International Court Releases Written Arguments In Climate Change Opinion
On December 2, the International Court of Justice began hearings on the Advisory Opinion relating to the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change
The International Criminal Court's chief lashes out at threats from Russia and a US senator
The president of the International Criminal Court lashed out on Monday at Russia for targeting its prosecutors and judges ...
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A landmark climate change case opens at the top UN court as island nations fear rising seas
The top United Nations court took up the largest case in its history on Monday, hearing the plight of several small island ...