ICJ Ruling Is a Pivotal Moment for Climate and Health Justice, Experts Say
By Tanka Dhakal
THE HAGUE, Jul 30 2025 (IPS) - Legal minds in international law are trying to interpret the scope and impact of the landmark advisory opinion on climate change by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), where it said that states have a duty to prevent significant harm to the environment.
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