Dhaka, July 27 -- Humanity stands at a crossroads. For the first time in our history, the greatest threat we face is not an invading army or a global pandemic-but our own actions.

Climate change is no longer a distant possibility; it is a present reality. Rising seas, scorching heatwaves, dying ecosystems, and displaced communities are all signs of a world in crisis.

"Countries must meet their climate obligations - and that failing to do so could violate international law, potentially opening the door for affected nations to seek reparations in future legal cases", said the United Nations' top court.

When experts describe climate change as an "existential threat," they're highlighting a crisis that imperils not just ecosystems and live...