The International Court of Justice will issue an advisory opinion on the obligations of States under international law to protect the climate system.

A global surge in lawsuits is reshaping the battle for climate action, and this side event highlighted key international precedents and offered tools to champion climate justice via the courts.

With the February 2025 deadline for “third generation” Nationally Determined Contributions approaching, a side event tackled turning COP 28’s Global Stocktake decision on phasing out fossil fuels into reality, focusing on overcoming obstacles while ensuring a just transition.