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ICJ to Issue First Advisory Opinion on Climate Change

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will release its first advisory opinion on climate change on Wednesday, clarifying nations' responsibilities to prevent climate change and potential consequences for polluters, following a case brought by Vanuatu and other countries.

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ICJ to Rule on State Responsibility for Climate Change

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will issue an advisory opinion on Vanuatu's case regarding states' responsibility to protect the global climate system, potentially impacting future climate negotiations and legal actions.

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Vanuatu's Coral Reefs Devastated, International Court to Rule on Climate Obligations

Vanuatu's coral reefs face devastation from cyclones, earthquakes, and rising sea levels, impacting marine life and coastal communities; the International Court of Justice will issue an advisory opinion on nations' climate change obligations.

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Vanuatu Proposes New ICC Crime Category for Environmental Damage

Vanuatu proposed to the International Criminal Court (ICC) that environmental damage be categorized as a distinct crime, enabling stronger international legal action against polluters; this follows the devastating impact of cyclones and rising sea levels on the island nation.

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Vanuatu Holds Snap Election Amid Earthquake Aftermath and Political Instability

Vanuatu held a snap election on January 22nd, 2024, amid political instability and the aftermath of a 7.3 magnitude earthquake that killed at least 14 people and displaced thousands, impacting voter turnout and access. Polls opened with increased security measures due to a rise in crime since the ea...

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China Sends Emergency Aid to Earthquake-Stricken Vanuatu

China sent emergency aid supplies, including tents, beds, and medical equipment, from Shenzhen to Port Vila, Vanuatu, on January 1, 2025, in response to a 7.3 magnitude earthquake that struck on December 17, 2024, also providing $1 million in aid and four engineering experts.

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ICJ Rules Healthy Environment a Human Right

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that a healthy environment is a human right, a decision prompted by Vanuatu, a small island nation highly vulnerable to climate change, emphasizing states' legal obligation to protect the environment.

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ICJ Advises on Countries' Climate Obligations

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is advising on countries' climate protection obligations in a case brought by Vanuatu, determining consequences for causing climate damage; simultaneously, a Dutch court considers a wolf's fate, and the Women's Euro 2022 continues.

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Vanuatu's Devastated Reefs Highlight Urgent Need for Climate Action

Vanuatu's coral reefs, once vibrant, are now largely destroyed due to cyclones, earthquakes, and starfish infestations, illustrating the escalating impacts of climate change and prompting a crucial International Court of Justice case on nations' legal obligations to address the climate crisis.

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Vanuatu to Renegotiate Security Pact with Australia, Prioritizing Climate Change

Vanuatu's Prime Minister Jotham Napat is renegotiating a 2022 security pact with Australia to prioritize climate change and easier travel for its citizens; Australia welcomes discussions, while the move reflects geopolitical competition with China and the US in the Pacific.

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China Sends $1.1 Million and 35 Tons of Aid to Earthquake-Stricken Vanuatu

China provided 35 tons of emergency relief supplies and $1.1 million in aid to Vanuatu following a 7.3 magnitude earthquake on December 17, 2024, which killed at least 14 people and injured more than 200, showcasing China's growing role in Pacific Island disaster relief.

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Vanuatu Hit by Second Earthquake After Deadly 7.3 Magnitude Quake

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila, on Sunday, causing no tsunami alert, following a 7.3 magnitude quake on Tuesday that killed at least 16 and injured over 200. Australia deployed military flights delivering 9.5 tonnes of aid and evacuating 568 people, while Port Vi...

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