Al Jazeera English • May 21, 2026 06:15

UN adopts resolution supporting international court’s climate ruling

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Some 141 UN member states voted in support of the ICJ's finding climate change is an 'existential threat'.

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General Assembly backs historic World Court climate crisis ruling

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UN General Assembly backs world court climate ruling, US among nations opposing

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UN adopts resolution supporting international court’s climate ruling

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UN General Assembly backs world court climate ruling, US among nations opposing

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution reinforcing countries’ obligations to combat climate change, though the text was weakened under pressure from major greenhouse gas emitters. The …

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General Assembly backs historic World Court climate crisis ruling

A landmark General Assembly resolution adopted on Wednesday is “a powerful affirmation” of international law, climate justice and science, according to UN chief António Guterres.