Climate change jurisprudence: The ICJ ruling’s implications for Australia
By Binoy Kampmark Vanuatu’s ICJ win has rewritten the rulebook, and Australia’s $14.5 billion fossil subsidies may now come with legal strings attached. On July 23, the International Court of Justice handed down an advisory opinion that promises to have broader significance to the international community, notably for countries still heavily reliant on the economic returns of fossil fuels. Begun …
