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Vanuatu Reaffirms Stance
Vanuatu confirms it will proceed with the resolution process despite reported pressure from the U.S. government.
ICJ Oral Proceedings
The International Court of Justice begins hearing arguments from dozens of member states.
UNGA Adoption
The UN General Assembly adopts the resolution by consensus to request the ICJ opinion.
Campaign Launch
Vanuatu announces its intention to seek an ICJ advisory opinion on climate change.
Vanuatu is spearheading a landmark UN resolution to clarify international legal obligations on climate change, maintaining its momentum despite explicit resistance from the United States. This diplomatic showdown highlights the growing friction between climate-vulnerable nations and major historical emitters over legal accountability for environmental damage.
Indonesia is aggressively centralizing control over its massive nickel reserves, seizing millions of hectares of land to secure its position in the global EV supply chain. This state-led consolidation occurs as the industry pivots toward nickel-free battery chemistries and faces increasing scrutiny over environmental degradation.