A documentary about bringing the world's biggest problem to the world's highest court
By Rosie Frost
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.”
“The International Court of Justice will begin hearing arguments on Monday in a major case on how international laws can be used to protect the climate as global warming accelerates. It is the first time that the court, which is the United Nations’ highest judicial body, has taken up the climate issue, and a key issue at play is whether big polluters can be sued for failing to slow down climate change.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/02/world/icj-climate-change-opinion-hearings.html
“Over 100 countries and international organizations will deliver their arguments on States responsibilities for climate change under international law during the International Court of Justice (ICJ) climate hearings between December 2-13. The Court’s advisory opinion will provide clarity on the legal duties of nations to safeguard people and the planet – offering a decisive moment for global climate action.
Vishal Prasad, Director at Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change (PISFCC), said:
“We are preparing for an unprecedented moment as the World Court prepares to hear from countries on their obligations to address climate change. This is a moment where we are looking to ensure that states bring the progressive arguments that are centered on human rights, Indigenous People’s rights, intergenerational justice, the lived realities of frontline communities, and on the need for urgent climate justice. With these submissions, we can build a basis for a strong, robust opinion that can help unlock climate action and help us urgently course-correct.””
https://www.ciel.org/news/historic-climate-justice-hearings/
By Molly Quell
“THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The top United Nations court took up the largest case in its history on Monday, hearing the plight of several small island nations helpless in combating the devastating impact of climate change that they feel endangers their very survival. They demand that major polluting nations be held to account.”
By Matt McGrath
“The world’s top court has begun hearing evidence in a significant case that may clarify the legal responsibilities of governments in relation to climate change.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague will hear testimony from nearly 100 countries including Vanuatu, the Pacific island nation that initiated the effort to get a legal opinion.”
“A landmark case that began in a Pacific classroom and could change the course of future climate talks is about to be heard in the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
The court will begin hearings involving a record number of countries in The Hague, in the Netherlands, on Monday.”
“THE HAGUE, Nov 29 (Reuters) – The United Nations’ top court next week begins hearings on the legal obligation of countries to fight climate change and the consequences for states of contributing to global warming, the outcome of which could influence litigation worldwide.”
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We are very excited that YUMI documentary will be screened at the United Nations.
We are very excited that YUMI will be screened at the International Court of Justice | Cour internationale de Justice in The Hague.