The tiny Pacific nation of Vanuatu turns to the world court as climate disasters mount

Vanuatu island chief 'very impressed' by global climate decision

The paramount chief of a volcanic island in Vanuatu said on Thursday he was "very impressed" by a global court's declaration that countries must tackle climate change.

Vanuatu Rips US-Led Fossil Fuel Expansion After Landmark World Court Ruling

"Even as fossil fuel expansion continues under the U.S.' influence... major polluters—past and present—cannot continue to act with impunity and treat developing countries as sacrifice zones to further feed corporate greed."

Countries have a duty to fight climate change, court says

The issue was brought to the court by Vanuatu University law students, who argued the people of Pacific Island countries were unjustly bearing the brunt of climate change

U.N. court says polluters can be held responsible for greenhouse gas emissions

The island nation of Vanuatu prevailed in its landmark request to legally compel countries to cut emissions and compensate places facing impacts from climate change.

Five ways Pacific island nations are tackling climate change

Pacific island nation Vanuatu has triggered a landmark court ruling that has set out the big polluters' responsibilities when it comes to climate change.

Vanuatu Wins Landmark Legal Battle Over Climate Change Impact

One of the world’s most vulnerable countries to the fallout from climate change has just won a landmark legal battle.