As the deadline for State submissions to the ICJ on climate change passes, global efforts unite with Pacific Island nations leading the charge toward a pivotal moment in shaping international legal obligations for climate justice
Tag: Human Rights
UN approves resolution on climate justice – ‘The work has only just begun’
Pacific youth groups “are just ecstatic” to be heard by the world as the UN approves the resolution to seek an advisory opinion of ICJ on the obligations of states regarding climate change and human rights
Pacific nations explore opportunities to push for fossil fuel phase out in Vanuatu’s ICJ Advisory Opinion decision
A yes vote at the UNGA will be an opportunity for Pacific nations to advocate for fossil fuel phase-out in Vanuatu’s ICJ Advisory Opinion decision
PNG Climate change project set
A new cooperation project to help PNG achieve a low-carbon and resilient global economy by 2050 and halt biodiversity loss and climate change
Pacific migrant workers share their stories of human rights and climate mobility
UN Human Rights Pacific launched Pacific Climate Tales, where Pacific migrant workers share their stories of human rights and climate mobility
Climate change a ‘fundamental’ threat to livelihood of Pacific people – report
Tuvalu immigrant, Kelesoma Saloa, shares the devastating story of why he had to leave his home country because of climate change for the sake of his children and their future
Vanuatu President seeks support for ICJ resolution at climate summit
Vanuatu President calls for urgent climate justice resolution for his nation suffering from the climate crisis
Vanuatu implores world leaders to vote for International Court of Justice Climate Resolution
Vanuatu appealed to all leaders at COP27 to Vote in favor of the ICJ climate Resolution to put human rights at the center of climate change decision-making
‘Teaching our children from books, not the sea’: how climate change is eroding human rights in Vanuatu
The people of Vanuatu are not just victims of climate change but “real people with dignity and dreams” who are losing all their human rights and are frightened for the future of their children from this global catastrophe, write authors
Marshall Islands to receive UN support over nuclear legacy
UN adopted a resolution to assist the Marshall Islands in its efforts to secure justice for people suffering from the nuclear legacy