UN General Assembly backs world court climate ruling, US among nations opposing
Summary
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution reaffirming countries' duties to fight climate change, following a world court ruling that calls neglecting climate promises unlawful. The resolution was weakened after pressure from major greenhouse gas emitters like the United States, Russia, and Iran, who voted against it.Key Facts
- The UN General Assembly passed a resolution to strengthen climate change commitments.
- The resolution follows a 2025 ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) stating that ignoring climate commitments is unlawful.
- The ICJ ruling suggested that countries could have to pay reparations to those harmed by climate change.
- 141 countries voted in favor, while 8, including the US, Russia, and Iran, opposed the resolution.
- The resolution mentions the need to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
- Plans to create an "International Register of Damage" to document climate harm were removed from the final resolution.
- The United States criticized the resolution, calling some demands "inappropriate political demands."
- The resolution calls on countries to follow their climate obligations but stops short of enforcing penalties.
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