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

  • Big Push - Big Tent Mobilization Session: ICJAO - People’s Case for Climate Justice

    Date: Thursday 17 July at 2pm GMT/ 3pm CEST
    Recording: here

    We 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.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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

  • Ashawnté in a black blazer with a SDG pin and a blue COP28 keycord, wearing long braids with gold cuffs.

    Ashawnté Russell

    Ashawnté Russell, Caribbean Front Coordinator.

    Email: ashawnte@wy4cj.org

  • Mariana in a white blouse with short sleeves and long straight dark hair, wearing round glasses with thin frame and a blue COP28 keycord.

    Mariana Campos Vega

    Mariana Campos, Latin-America Front Coordinator.

    Email: mariana@wy4cj.org

  • Nicole in a white shirt sleeves with long dark hair and round glasses.

    Nicole Ponce

    Nicole Ponce, Advocacy Lead.

    Email: nicole@wy4cj.org

  • Samira in a light blue blouse with short hair, wearing a necklace and small loop hearrings.

    Samira Ben Ali

    Samira Ben Ali, Campaigns Lead.

    Email: samira@wy4cj.org