Kuala Lampur, July 27 -- On July 23, 2025, the International Court of Justice ('ICJ') issued a landmark Advisory Opinion affirming that States have clear legal obligations under international law to address climate change.

These obligations include preventing significant environmental harm, co-operating internationally, and upholding fundamental human rights, including the right to life, health, and a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment not just for current, but also for future generations.

This Advisory Opinion builds upon existing commitments under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change ('UNFCCC') and the Paris Agreement, making it clear that these are not just moral aspirations but legally binding standards...