Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan Saturday said while the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the obligations of states in respect of climate change may not be legally binding, it will significantly bolster moral courage in pushing for changes to global climate policies amid today's adverse geopolitical reality.
"This opinion will create pressure in international policy-making spaces, ultimately compelling states to revise their approaches," she said, reports BSS.
The environment adviser made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a discussion at the Department of Environment on the ICJ's Advisory Opinion concerning states' responsibilities in addressi...