Vanuatu and the World Court: A Turning Point in Climate Justice
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Vanuatu, a Pacific island nation severely impacted by climate change through rising sea levels, extreme weather, and reef destruction, is seeking an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice to clarify global legal obligations to address climate change, aiming to hold major emitters accountable and secure support for vulnerable nations.
Topics:world#climate-change#coral-reef-destruction#environment#international-court#sea-level-rise#vanuatu
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