[Opinion] Vanuatu Pushing on with Climate UN Resolution Despite US Resistance

Vanuatu pushing on with climate UN resolution despite US resistance

Ralph Regenvanu says "we very much hope" the United States "will engage in this normal multilateral process".

350.org urges countries to support Vanuatu's proposed UN resolution

Vanuatu has tabled a draft resolution to the UN to formally endorse last year’s International Court of Justice advisory opinion on climate change. Despite pressure from big polluters to stall the momentum from international law to action, island nations like Vanuatu continue to push for accountability.The current draft resolution responds to the unanimous ICJ advisory opinion on climate change, which among others confirmed that: The 1.5°C limit …

Vanuatu: UN member states must meet climate obligations

Amnesty International on Feb. 13 urged governments to take robust action and fulfil their obligations regarding climate change under international law. The statement follows Vanuatu’s circulation of a draft resolution on the matter to all UN member states. The draft resolution urges states to fulfil their obligations in regard to climate change, in line with the advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in July 2024. Th…

Climate change: Countries urged to support Vanuatu's proposed UN resolution - EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, renewable energy

Vanuatu has tabled a draft resolution to the UN to formally endorse last year’s International Court of Justice advisory opinion on climate change. Despite pressure from big polluters to stall the momentum from international law to action, island nations like Vanuatu continue to push for accountability. The current draft resolution responds to the unanimous ICJ advisory opinion on climate change, which among others confirmed that: Ralph Regenvan…