UN General Assembly Votes for Resolution on ICJ Advisory Ruling on Climate Obligations By Naureen Hossain Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/05/un-general-assembly-votes-for-resolution-on-icj-advisory-ruling-on-climate-obligations/ UNITED NATIONS, May 21 2026 (IPS) - Member states this week (May 20) deliberated over a draft resolution on states’ obligations in respect of climate change following the advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The General Assembly agreed to take measures to uphold the ICJ’s advisory opinion for member states to meet their existing obligations to climate justice under international law and multilateral frameworks. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.