Landmark climate change hearings represent largest ever case before world court

A record number of oral statements are expected to be presented to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as highly awaited public hearings on States’ legal obligations with respect to climate change got underway on Monday.

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Landmark climate change hearings represent largest ever case before world court

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