Pakistan, July 24 -- In a groundbreaking move, the United Nations' top court has declared that countries can legally sue one another over climate change. This includes issues like historical greenhouse gas emissions and environmental damage. While the court's opinion is not legally binding, experts believe it could strongly influence future climate-related legal actions and global policymaking.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) recognized that identifying which country caused which part of climate change could be challenging. However, the judges emphasized that nations do have legal responsibilities to prevent environmental harm. Climate change, they said, poses an immediate and existential threat to humanity and the planet.

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