Landmark ICJ Ruling Declares Climate Change an “Urgent and Existential Threat” to Humanity

July 23, 2025 – In a historic advisory opinion, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations’ highest judicial body, has declared climate change an “urgent and existential threat to humanity,” signaling a pivotal moment in international climate law. Delivered at the Peace Palace in The Hague, the ruling underscores the legal obligations of […]