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Last update: 3 hours agoICJ Climate Accountability: The UN General Assembly has just backed Vanuatu’s push to endorse the International Court of Justice’s climate advisory opinion, voting 141–8 (with 28 abstentions) to affirm that states have legal duties to cut emissions and address climate harm—despite opposition from the US and other major fossil-fuel powers. Pacific Leadership: UN Secretary-General António Guterres called it a “powerful affirmation” of international law and climate justice, and Pacific voices framed it as a lifeline for communities on the frontlines. Marine Protection: In parallel, Papua New Guinea announced plans for a 200,000 sq km no-take marine sanctuary—a “marine highway” meant to protect migration routes and biodiversity. What’s Next: The resolution is non-binding, but it’s expected to strengthen political pressure and support climate-related legal action worldwide.
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