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Landmark climate change case opens at top UN court as island nations fear rising seas

IndiaTimes Monday, 2 December 2024
The top UN court has commenced hearings on the legal responsibilities of countries to combat climate change and assist vulnerable nations. The case, pushed by island nations facing rising sea levels, seeks to establish international legal obligations and consequences for actions affecting the climate, with input from 99 countries and various organizations.
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