Small island states win historic climate case in UN court.

Small island states win historic climate case in UN court, finding that greenhouse gas emissions constitute marine pollution. UN maritime court rules in favour of nine small island states seeking increased protection of the world's oceans from catastrophic climate change. Carbon emissions can be considered a sea pollutant, and countries have an obligation to mitigate their effects on oceans. The ruling is the first climate-related judgment by ITLOS and sets a legal precedent for guiding countries in their climate policy.

May 21, 2024
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