The International Court of Justice’s ruling that countries have a legal duty to curb climate change was the result of a yearslong campaign that began with university students.

The International Court of Justice today delivered a major signal of hope for the most vulnerable populations and for all ecosystems and species of the planet, with its advisory opinion on the ...

The International Court of Justice says governments are legally obliged “to achieve deep, rapid and sustained reductions” in greenhouse gas emissions.

The International Court of Justice case on climate change has implications for countries negotiating debt deals.

After years of lobbying by vulnerable island nations, the U.N. asked the International Court of Justice for an advisory opinion, a non-binding but important basis for international obligations.

After a “landmark” ruling from the International Court of Justice, journalists can expect more lawsuits against fossil fuel companies.

The International Court of Justice, the world’s highest court, handed down an advisory opinion on 23 July 2025 stating that climate change “imperils all forms of life”. This followed a case ...