In a historic ruling, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations' highest court, declared that all countries have a legal obligation under international law to address climate change and limit greenhouse gas emissions. The court stated that failing to act on climate change constitutes a breach of international law, and countries—especially major polluters—could be held financially liable for damages caused by their inaction. The ruling affirms that a healthy environment is a human right and that climate justice is now a matter of legal accountability, not just policy. While the ICJ's advisory opinion is not directly enforceable, it sets a powerful legal precedent and opens the door for nations to sue each other over climate harms. This decision is seen as a major victory for vulnerable nations and climate activists, signaling a new era of global climate accountability.
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