UN adopts resolution supporting international court’s climate ruling
Summary
The United Nations General Assembly voted to support a ruling from the International Court of Justice saying countries must legally act to stop climate change from getting worse. Most UN member states agreed, while a few, including the United States, opposed the resolution.Key Facts
- The UN General Assembly voted 141 in favor, 8 against, and 28 abstained on the climate resolution.
- The resolution supports a 2023 ruling from the International Court of Justice that states have a legal duty to fight climate change.
- The case was brought to the court by the UN after a resolution led by Vanuatu.
- Vanuatu's climate minister called the vote a victory for communities facing climate risks.
- Countries voting against include the US, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Israel, Belarus, Liberia, and Yemen.
- The US reportedly urged other countries not to support the resolution, calling it misguided.
- The ICJ ruling was based on examining a large amount of evidence and arguments about the climate crisis.
- Supporters say the vote confirms climate action is a legal obligation, not just a political choice.
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