Paris Agreement

Renewed hope: Why the ICJ climate decision matters to us all

The Advisory Opinion from the International Court of Justice on the “Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change” is

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Welkam fren’: New Vanuatu PM sets homegrown tone for US relations

Jotham Napat wants the US to step up, rather than step away, despite Trump’s rejection of the ParisAgreement and aid freeze. Vanuatu’s newly elected Prime Minister Jotham Napat is known as a sharp and media-savvy

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Trump withdraws from Paris Agreement on day one

US President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders on his first day in office on 20 January that will impact Pacific Island nations – including the planned deportation of irregular migrants from the United

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Big polluters’ legal obligations are in treaty: Australia

Australia has reiterated its commitment to the Paris Agreement on climate action but does not think high-emitting countries have further legal responsibilities to stave off climate catastrophe. In a landmark case

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