Vanuatu’s Special Envoy for Climate Change criticised major polluters like Australia and the U.S for using failed treaties as excuses for inaction during the ICJ climate hearings
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Opening Oral Submissions by Melanesian Spearhead Group at ICJ
The Legal Counsel for the MSG stated that climate change threatens Melanesia’s survival, unraveling the deep connection between its peoples and their lands, and undermining their hard-won right to self-determination
Oral Submissions by Attorney General of the Republic of Vanuatu at ICJ
Vanuatu AG stood before ICJ to seek justice for his people, whose rights and survival are being jeopardised by the failure of certain States to fulfill their international obligations, causing catastrophic harm through climate change
Opening Oral Submissions of the Republic of Vanuatu at ICJ
The Special Envoy for Climate Change and Environment for the Republic of Vanuatu, Ralph Regenvanu presented the opening oral submissions before the International Court of Justice in the Advisory Proceedings on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change on 2 December 2024. It is with a profound sense of urgency and responsibility that […]
ICJ extends deadline for written comments on climate obligations
The International Court of Justice extends the deadline for states and organisations to submit written comments on climate obligations under international law until 15 August 2024
Major milestone reached in historic climate judgement as States submit arguments to world’s highest court
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
Attorney General’s Office collects evidence for ICJ on Tanna
Vanuatu’s AG and legal team gather firsthand testimonies of the climate change impacts on communities to support the nation’s case at the ICJ, highlighting the human aspect and human rights violations
ICJ extends submission deadline for Advisory Opinion on climate change
ICJ approves the request from Vanuatu and 14 co-signatory states to extend the timeline for written statements and comments on the landmark Advisory Opinion
Vanuatu commended for spearheading UN resolution on climate justice
PIF commended Vanuatu, Pacific youth and civil society representatives for their efforts that have resulted in the success of the UNGA vote
Global Victory for Climate Action: Pacific civil society celebrates historic UNGA resolution on climate
Pacific civil society says the success of the UNGA vote provides an opportunity for the ICJ to weigh in on the climate crisis and bring to bear global human rights and environmental frameworks