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Climate Litigation Breakthroughs | Nikki Reisch

Planet: Critical

CHAPTER

Legal Battles in Climate Crisis

This chapter examines the legal struggles in international courts regarding states' responsibilities in the climate crisis, emphasizing advisory opinions from bodies like the International Court of Justice. It discusses the landmark advisory opinion on greenhouse gas emissions as marine pollution and the significant role of Pacific Island states in demanding accountability. Additionally, it explores the complexities of international law, sovereignty issues, and the effects of investor-state dispute settlements on climate policy implementation.

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