India, Nov. 10 -- The International Court of Justice has affirmed that countries must meet stringent legal obligations to limit global warming to 1.5degC, as outlined in the Paris Agreement.

This decision highlights the urgency for nations to enhance their climate pledges and reduce emissions.

The COP30 summit in Brazil presents a critical opportunity for countries to demonstrate their commitment to these targets and support vulnerable regions.

Global emissions need to peak this year to stay within 1.5degC of global temperature rise since pre-industrial levels. This means that starting now, countries need to emit less greenhouse gas. Emissions also need to be cut in half by 2030 to prevent the worst effects of climate change.

For many...