In landmark opinion, World Court says countries must address climate change


  • World
  • Wednesday, 23 Jul 2025

FILE PHOTO: The Dragon Bravo Fire burns on the northern rim as seen from Grandeur Point on the southern rim of Grand Canyon, Arizona, U.S. July 14, 2025. REUTERS/David Swanson/File Photo

THE HAGUE (Reuters) -The United Nations' highest court on Wednesday said countries must address the "urgent and existential threat" of climate change by cooperating to curb emissions, as it delivered an opinion set to determine future environmental litigation.

The International Court of Justice said failure by countries to meet their climate obligations could, in specific cases, lead other states affected by climate change to litigate.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

Zimbabwe's economy grows by 9.64 pct in Q3 2025
People trapped in coal mine accident in SW China
Portuguese gov't authorizes 2nd phase TAP privatization
EU says it strongly condemns U.S. visa ban on European individuals
Putin has been briefed on U.S. proposals for Ukraine peace plan, the Kremlin says
Zelenskiy seeks meeting with Trump to hammer out issue of territory
Myanmar's decade of turmoil: elections, coup and conflict
Bangladesh leader seen as likely next prime minister set to return from exile ahead of polls
South Korea special prosecutor indicts ex-president Yoon over opinion polls
Coup leader expected to stay in power in Guinea presidential vote

Others Also Read