“Es ist ein Mammutprozess. Knapp 100 Länder tragen ihre Sichtweisen vor. Industrieländer treffen auf akut bedrohte Länder wie Vanuatu. “Eine Handvoll eindeutig identifizierbarer Staaten ist für den Großteil der historischen und aktuellen CO2-Emissionen verantwortlich. Deswegen lautet die einfache Frage, haben die Staaten, die verantwortlich für den Klimawandel sind, gegen das internationale Recht verstoßen?” Sollte das Gericht diese Frage mit Ja beantworten, dürfte es auch um Haftungsfragen gehen.”
EURONEWS: The world’s ‘biggest’ legal case has just begun – and it is all about climate change
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.”
NEW YORK TIMES: What Can the World’s Top Court Do About Climate Change?
The International Court of Justice, the United Nations’ highest judicial body, is beginning landmark hearings on global warming. Here’s a guide.
“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
CEIL: Historic Climate Justice Hearings Begins at the World’s Highest Court
“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/
AP: A landmark climate change case opens at the top UN court as island nations fear rising seas
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.”
BBC: Top UN court to rule on key climate questions
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.”
ABC: International Court of Justice to begin hearings in landmark climate change case started by Pacific Islander students
“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.”
REUTERS: International court to begin hearings that may shape global climate litigation
“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.”
International Court of Justice (ICJ) Receives The Highest Number Of Submissions For An Advisory Opinion
“A historic 91 written submissions have formally been submitted to the ICJ by States and International Organisations outlining perspectives and proposed solutions to combat climate change.
This marks the highest number of submissions ever received by the ICJ in any advisory opinion proceedings, underscoring the pressing urgency and collective determination to safeguard the planet for future generations.”
https://www.pisfcc.org/news/international-court-of-justice-icj-receives-the-highest-number-of-submissions-for-an-advisory-opinion
https://www.icj-cij.org/node/203897