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国际法院:不积极应对气候变化,可能违法国际法
Huan Qiu Shi Bao·2025-07-24 22:50

Group 1 - The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an advisory opinion stating that countries may violate international law if they do not actively address climate change, potentially leading to legal consequences [1] - The advisory opinion emphasizes that a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment should be considered a fundamental human right, and countries have a legal obligation to curb greenhouse gas emissions and protect environmental systems [1] - The ICJ's president highlighted that the current climate crisis threatens the survival of the planet and all life, and failure to take appropriate action could result in legal responsibilities, such as ceasing harmful practices and compensating for negative impacts [1] Group 2 - The advisory opinion could serve as a basis for accountability among nations and may influence the agenda of the upcoming COP30 climate change conference [1] - The opinion was released amid efforts by the U.S. government to weaken environmental regulations, which could hinder future climate change initiatives [2] - The Pacific island nation of Vanuatu initiated a global response to climate change, gaining support from over 130 countries, leading to the UN General Assembly's request for the ICJ's advisory opinion [2]