UN Court Hears Landmark Climate Change Case Against Major Polluters
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The International Court of Justice is set to hear a landmark case on climate change, focusing on the legal obligations of countries to combat its effects and support vulnerable nations. Initiated by island nations like Vanuatu, the case seeks to establish that actions harming the climate are unlawful. Although the court's decision will be advisory and non-binding, it could influence future legal actions. The hearings will involve 99 countries and numerous organizations, marking the largest case in the court's history.
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