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8 Mar 2023
Vanuatu’s fight for climate justice goes to the Hague
105 of the 193 member states have supported Vanautu’s call to request that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) provide clarification on the obligations of states to protect the climate system and other parts of the environment the environment for present and future generations. Clarity is also sought from the ICJ on the legal consequences under these obligations for States which, by their acts and omissions, have caused significant harm to the climate system and other parts of the environment for Small Island States as well as present and future generations suffering the consequences of climate change...
8 Mar 2023
Vanuatu’s fight for climate justice goes to the Hague
105 of the 193 member states have supported Vanautu’s call to request that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) provide clarification on the obligations of states to protect the climate system and other parts of the environment the environment for present and future generations. Clarity is also sought from the ICJ on the legal consequences under these obligations for States which, by their acts and omissions, have caused significant harm to the climate system and other parts of the environment for Small Island States as well as present and future generations suffering the consequences of climate change...
3 Jul 2022 THE HAGUE, Netherlands
Three Priorities For Iraq’s Water Sector
With the election of a new parliament and the formation of a new government, the researchers argue, some opportunities are being opened to develop new policies and initiatives in Iraq's water sector.
3 Jul 2022 THE HAGUE, Netherlands
COP 27 Water And Food Initiatives Take Shape
Action for Water Adaptation and Resilience (AWARE) and the Food and Agriculture for Sustainable Transformation (FAST) initiatives are likely to obtain the status of presidential initiative and are therefore likely to take a prominent position within the COP 27 agenda.
27 Jun 2022 THE HAGUE, Netherlands
Dutch " Water Mission" To Mexico Scheduled
The government is supporting a "water mission" to Mexico in September in order to "match" a myriad of problems with the latest in Dutch technology.
6 Mar 2022 THE HAGUE, Netherlands
Security In The Bay Of Bengal
The regional coastline along the Bay of Bengal is home to about 25% of the world's population. Climate-related disruption throughout the region is threatening livelihoods and state security,
4 Mar 2021 LONDON, United Kingdom
Nigerian Communities Can Sue Shell In UK Courts Over Decades Of Pollution
Two communities on the Niger Delta have won the right to sue Royal Dutch Shell (RDS) in English courts over decades of oil pollution that has damaged rivers, coastal areas and farmland as well as health, The UK Supreme Court overruled a previous Appeal Court finding that there was no real issue to be tried...
3 Feb 2021 THE HAGUE, Netherlands
Water Must Be Driving Force In Climate Change Adaptation Policies
Water challenges featured on the agenda as one of the “action themes” at January's Climate Adaptation Summit 2021, hosted virtually by the Netherlands, with more than 30 world leaders stating unequivocally their firm support of climate adaptation action, and marking a return to the world climate stage of the United States...