International Court of Justice

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Timeline

  1. Vanuatu Reaffirms Stance

    Vanuatu confirms it will proceed with the resolution process despite reported pressure from the U.S. government.

  2. ICJ Oral Proceedings

    The International Court of Justice begins hearing arguments from dozens of member states.

  3. UNGA Adoption

    The UN General Assembly adopts the resolution by consensus to request the ICJ opinion.

  4. Campaign Launch

    Vanuatu announces its intention to seek an ICJ advisory opinion on climate change.

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Vanuatu Defies US Pressure to Advance UN Climate Justice Resolution

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.

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