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ICJ advisory opinion says states must protect global climate system, U.N. says
Summary
The International Court of Justice issued an advisory opinion affirming state obligations to protect the global climate system; the U.N. secretary-general called the opinion a victory for climate justice and said the 1.5°C goal should guide policy under current treaties.
The United Nations spokesperson, Farhan, told reporters the secretary-general welcomed an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice that clarified states' obligations under international law to protect the global climate system.
Farhan said the secretary-general viewed the ICJ opinion as "a victory for our planet, for climate justice, and for the power of…
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