Climate-hit Pacific Islands plot landmark UN Court case

Five Pacific nations on Thursday plotted how to prosecute a pivotal UN court case that aims to hold climate-polluting countries to

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Vanuatu’s landmark Climate Change case advances with 100 oral statements now scheduled at ICJ hearings

A record-breaking 100 oral statements are scheduled to be presented, with Vanuatu’s arguments scheduled for 12

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ICJ grants Parties to the Nauru Agreement participation in Climate Change advisory proceedings

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has granted authorisation to the Parties to the Nauru Agreement Office (PNAO) to participate in advisory proceedings concerning the Obligations of States in respect of Climate

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Embattled Pacific Island States build heft for climate push

Legal and scientific experts, government officials and representatives from civil society organisations from across the Pacific came together in Fiji recently to begin the momentous task of mounting a first-of-its-kind

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UN resolution a victory for Pacific youth

The United Nations’ adoption of a resolution calling for an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the obligations of States on climate change, is a victory for the Pacific, and for a group

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