Vanuatu leads the charge of several nations arguing developed nations have a legal responsibility beyond non-binding promisesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia has been accused of undermining its Pacific neighbours in a landmark international legal case after it argued that high-emitting countries are not obliged to act on the climate crisis beyond their non-binding commitments to the 2015 Paris agreement.In the case before the UN’s international court of justice (ICJ), Vanuatu is leading an argument brought by several Pacific nations and developing states – including Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu – that developed countries have a legal responsibility beyond existing UN frameworks. The case does not specify the names of countries that would fall under the definition of high emitters.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/dec/03/australia-accused-of-undermining-landmark-climate-change-case-brought-by-pacific-nations-in-international-court
Author : Adam Morton and Australian Associated Press
Publish date : 2024-12-03 01:57:00
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Australia accused of undermining landmark climate change case brought by Pacific nations in international court
