ICJ Advisory Opinion Delivery
The World’s Youth Hail Historic Climate Ruling by World Court
The Hague, 23 July, 2025 - The International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its long-awaited advisory opinion regarding the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change, making clear that States and major polluters have a duty to protect people and take effective action to safeguard the climate system.
This is a turning point for frontline communities everywhere. The world’s top court has made it clear: polluting countries are legally bound to cut their emissions and compensate those already suffering the consequences.
Climate justice is no longer optional!
Read our Daily Debrief of the ICJ AO Delivery!
Read our Daily Debrief of the ICJ AO Delivery!
A Verdict for the Planet: Legal and Political Reflections on the ICJ Climate Ruling
The ICJ’s historic climate ruling is a defining moment for climate justice and international law. But what does it say and what are its implications? Whether you’re a student, advocate, policymaker, or part of an impacted community, you can’t miss this!
Date: Thursday, 24 July 2025
Time: 5:30pm CET /3:30pm UTC
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
Recording: hereWe hosted a Big Push - Big Tent Mobilization Session: “ICJAO - People’s Case for Climate Justice.” Watch the recording 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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Rapid Reaction Event: Legal and Political Reflections on the ICJ Climate Ruling
Date: 24 July 2025
Time: 5:30pm CEST, 3:30am Fiji time (next day)
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.
Regional 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