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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.
The Philippines is considering legal action against China for alleged destruction of coral reefs within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea. The Philippines foreign ministry is awaiting assessments of the environmental damage and is studying the possibility of filing a second case before the Permanent Court of Arbitration. China denies the allegations and accuses the Philippines of creating political drama. The Philippines won its first case against China in 2016, contesting Beijing's claims to the area. The disputed reef is close to the Reed Bank, where the Philippines hopes to access gas reserves.