Vanuatu and other vulnerable states gave impassioned evidence – aided by a few European allies. Now they wait for the World Court’s opinion.

A landmark legal case to establish countries’ climate responsibilities is wrapping up in The Hague today after two weeks of hearings.

Judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) heard from more than 100 countries and organisations between 2 to 13 December, making this the biggest ever legal case in terms of participation.

At its heart is an attempt by vulnerable countries to create a tighter framework of accountability that sets clear international legal obligations for climate action. The small Pacific island nation of Vanuatu has led efforts to secure an advisory opinion from the ICJ, which is now due next year.
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