Center for International Environmental Law
Six months after the International Court of Justice’s unanimous Advisory Opinion on climate change, UN #HumanRights experts highlight that the UN General Assembly has a critical opportunity to turn legal clarity into cooperative action. A 🧵 www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
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As climate impacts accelerate—and new data show the 1.5°C warming limit could be breached by May 2029—the experts emphasize that States have legal duties to prevent and remedy harm, protect #HumanRights, and phase out fossil fuels.
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The forthcoming resolution outlines real pathways for action: ‼️ Cooperation and compliance ‼️ A just transition away from fossil fuels ‼️ Respond to reparation claims ‼️ The effective protection of the right to a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll.
Show threadCenter for International Environmental LawMar 13
Supporting the resolution strengthens multilateralism & is not just a symbol of hope, it's a decisive affirmation of achieving #ClimateJustice. The UN experts’ call is clear: States must stop obstructing, step up & act ambitiously— this is not just a political choice, it is a legal responsibility.