August 16, 2024 8:31 PM

World Court to hold hearings in case that may define countries’ climate obligations

The International Court of Justice said on Friday it would hold public hearings starting Dec. 2 in an advisory opinion case that may become a reference point in defining countries' legal obligations to fight climate change. The ICJ, known as the World Court, is the United Nations' highest court for resolving international disputes. In 2023, the U.N. General Assembly asked it for a formal opinion on questions including whether large states that contribute to greenhouse-gas emissions may be liabl...