ICJ Advisory Opinion Delivery
Let’s Count Down to the ICJ Advisory Opinion!
On Wednesday, 23 July at 3 pm CEST / 9 am EDT, the International Court of Justice will deliver its much-anticipated ruling on States’ obligations in relation to climate change, live from the Peace Palace in The Hague.
Let’s count down to this historic moment together!
World Court to Issue Climate Justice Advisory Opinion on 23 July!
The International Court of Justice, the world's highest court, will issue its advisory opinion on States' obligations regarding climate change on 23 July in The Hague, the Netherlands.
The ICJ will live stream the advisory opinion delivery, meaning you and everyone else can watch simultaneously Judge Iwasawa Yuji, President of the Court, will read out the advisory opinion!
The live stream link can be found by clicking on the media player on the ICJ’s homepage, or here.
Advisory Opinion Delivery Events
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Big Push - Big Tent Mobilization Session: ICJAO - People’s Case for Climate Justice
Date: Thursday 17 July at 2pm GMT/ 3pm CEST
We will be hosting a Big Push - Big Tent Mobilization Session: “ICJAO - People’s Case for Climate Justice.” Join us to learn what is happening on the day and how you can be involved.
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Just Peace Movie Night: YUMI - The Whole World with a Panel on Climate Justice
Date: Tuesday 22 July at 5:30 - 8:30pm CEST
On the occasion of the ICJAO delivery date, join us for a screening of the documentary YUMI. The screening will be followed by a panel on climate justice, the importance of international climate law, and the ICJAO campaign.
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ICJ AO Solidarity Demonstration
Date: 23 July 2025, 1:30pm CEST onwards
Location: Carnegieplein 2, The Hague
Join us in front of the Peace Palace in The Hague to build momentum for the delivery of this historic climate justice ruling!
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A Verdict for the Planet: Legal and Political Reflections on the ICJ Climate Ruling
Date: 24 July 2025, 17.30 CEST
Format: Online/Hybrid
Join us for a webinar that will bring together high-level and authoritative legal and political voices to offer a rapid, top-line analysis of the AO’s implications.
Legal Experts on the Ground Ready to Comment
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Aditi Shetye
Aditi Shetye, Lead of Strategic Litigation.
Email: aditi@wy4cj.org
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José Rodríguez
José Rodríguez, Legal Advisor.
Email: jose@wy4cj.org
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Theresa Amor-Juergenssen
Theresa Amor-Juergenssen, Legal Advocacy Deputy.
Email: theresa@wy4cj.org
Spokespeople
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Ashawnté Russell
Ashawnté Russell, Caribbean Front Coordinator.
Email: ashawnte@wy4cj.org
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Mariana Campos Vega
Mariana Campos, Latin-America Front Coordinator.
Email: mariana@wy4cj.org
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Nicole Ponce
Nicole Ponce, Advocacy Lead.
Email: nicole@wy4cj.org
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Samira Ben Ali
Samira Ben Ali, Campaigns Lead.
Email: samira@wy4cj.org