By Rosie Frost
“The International Court of Justice is due to hear from 98 states and 12 international organisations – including many first-time participants in these kinds of proceedings.
Today, the world’s top court began hearing evidence on what could be the largest case in its history.
During two weeks of hearings, more than 100 countries and organisations are due to submit their arguments on what states should be legally required to do to combat climate change.”