Island nations' sovereignty in focus as seas rise and rivalries sharpen
Pacific island nations want to preserve vast maritime zones as climate change alters coastlines and competition intensifies.
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U.N. member nations back climate ruling despite U.S. and oil producers
General Assembly urges countries to comply with legal obligations on climate, adding political and legal pressure.
U.N. top court rules a healthy environment is a human right
The court's advisory opinion stems from a sustained campaign led by Vanuatu and supported by 130 U.N. member nations.
Vanuatu climate and rights case led by law students goes to world court
The landmark case is expected to involve nearly 100 countries and more than a dozen intergovernmental organizations.
Nations clinch climate deal on 'transitioning away' from fossil fuels
The COP28 accord calls for weaning the world off burning oil, coal and natural gas 'in a just, orderly and equitable manner.'