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UN backs historic climate crisis ruling, despite US attempts to stop resolution

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/21/un-vote-support-icj-world-court-climate-change-opinionhttps://news.un.org/en/story/2026/05/1167561https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/petrostates-tried-to-squash-this-historic-climate-ruling-the-un-just-voted-to-back-it
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UN backs historic climate crisis ruling, despite US attempts to stop resolution Open in Theguardian.com
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  • The 193-member body approved a nonbinding resolution endorsing the landmark ICJ opinion, framing climate duties as international law.
  • Guterres calls the General Assembly vote a landmark affirmation of international law, climate justice, science, and state responsibility to shield people from rising risks.
  • Vanuatu-led coalition frames the measure as a universal legal duty, spotlighting island nations facing real harm from rising seas and displacement.

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General Assembly backs historic World Court climate crisis ruling

General Assembly backs historic World Court climate crisis ruling

UN backs historic climate ruling despite US efforts to derail it

UN backs historic climate ruling despite US efforts to derail it

UN votes to support strong action on climate change despite US efforts to thwart the effort

UN votes to support strong action on climate change despite US efforts to thwart the effort

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