Vanuatu Climate Minister Ralph Regenvanu On UN Ocean Conference
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Nice Action Plan comes ahead of anticipated ruling from International Court of Justice that could set path for climate action linked to accountability More >>
At The ICJ, The Global South Has Presented A World Of Climate Change Impacts & A Dire Need For Climate Justice
Friday, 13 December 2024, 9:29 pm | Government of Vanuatu
Statement after statement makes the case that destruction of the climate system is unlawful and big polluters must be held accountable. More >>
Vanuatu Statement On The Remarks Of US And Australia At Landmark ICJ Climate Case
Thursday, 5 December 2024, 9:06 pm | Government of Vanuatu
Statement after statement makes the case that destruction of the climate system is unlawful and big polluters must be held accountable. More >>
Vanuatu Statement On UN Climate Change Agreement: 'It's Not Enough. It Was Never Going To Be Enough.'
Sunday, 24 November 2024, 2:51 pm | Government of Vanuatu
With COP29's conclusion, the stage shifts to the Hague, where Vanuatu's landmark ICJ climate change case—110 UN member states and intergovernmental organisations testifying—will start on 2 December. More >>
Ahead Of COP29, Landmark ICJ Climate Case Looms, With Vanuatu As First Country Speaking
Monday, 11 November 2024, 5:41 am | Government of Vanuatu
In schedule change, Vanuatu's testimony will now open landmark ICJ climate change case as 110 UN member states and intergovernmental organisations make their case in The Hague, starting 2 December. More >>
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