Hey climate warriors! 🌿 Get ready for some groundbreaking news! Starting Monday, the United Nations' top court is kicking off the biggest case in its history! 🎉
For the next two weeks, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) will dive deep into what countries around the globe are legally bound to do to combat climate change and help vulnerable nations fight its devastating impacts. 😱💔
Island nations have been sounding the alarm for years! 🚨 Tiny paradises are at risk of vanishing beneath rising sea levels. 🌊🏝️ After their persistent lobbying, the UN General Assembly asked the ICJ last year to weigh in on \"the obligations of states in respect of climate change.\" 🌐⚖️
Did you know? In the decade up to 2023, global sea levels have risen by an average of around 4.3 centimeters! 😲 Some parts of the Pacific are seeing even higher increases. And our planet? She's warmed up by 1.3 degrees Celsius since pre-industrial times, all thanks to burning fossil fuels. 🔥🌡️
This case could be a total game-changer! ⚡️ It might define how countries must act to protect our one and only Earth and those most affected by the climate crisis. 🌎💚
Stay tuned, amigos! Let's hope for a verdict that pushes for real action! ✊🌱
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
