Let’s hear what the World’s Highest Court has to say about Climate Change
World’s Youth for Climate Justice is a global campaign to take climate change and human rights to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to seek an Advisory Opinion.
It seeks to clarify the obligations of states to protect the rights of current and future generations from the adverse effects of climate change.
Join Us for Week Two of the Oral Hearings!
Get ready for the second week of the ICJAO public hearings with the world’s youth. Catch up with last week’s developments and plan your visit to the People’s Museum for Climate Justice!
Stay up to date with a top-line analysis of the arguments at the end of each day of the hearing. Our daily debriefs will continue to be published during the second week.
Events in The Hague
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Candlelight Vigil and Talanoa
Location: The Sweet Spot, Scheveningseweg 8
Date: Friday 6 December, 16:30 PM – 18:00 CET
Join us for a moving Candlelight Vigil to honor the brave individuals and communities who have dedicated their lives to the fight against climate change.As dusk settles, we will create a sea of candlelight, symbolizing hope, remembrance, and our ongoing commitment to climate justice. This powerful tribute will honor the sacrifices of climate warriors and those we have lost, serving as a reminder of the tireless efforts of activists and communities worldwide.
🕯️ Bring a candle and stand with us in solidarity. Together, let’s light the way for climate justice.
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People’s Museum for Climate Justice: A Testament to Resilience
Grand Opening: 10 December
Open Daily: 10-13 December, 9:30 – 19:00 CET
Location: Zeehelden Theater, Trompstraat 342, The Hague
Digital Platform: Museum of Climate Justice
Step into the People’s Museum for Climate Justice, a space co-curated with communities disproportionately affected by the climate crisis. This immersive experience is more than an exhibition. it’s a powerful platform for survivor stories, a testament to human resilience, and a springboard for action.
World’s Youth For Climate Justice at COP29
The outcome of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 to 22 November 2024, marks a distressing setback for global climate governance, underscoring persistent inequities.
Statement on Solidarity with Palestine
No climate justice without human rights.
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Join the WYCJ Campaign
With the ICJ advisory opinion advancing, we as WYCJ are always happy to welcome more people to join our movement and make sure everyone can contribute to the best of their abilities.
Youth Climate Justice Handbook
The Youth Climate Justice Handbook presents the best and most progressive legal arguments on climate justice, responding specifically to the questions the UN General Assembly is requesting the International Court of Justice to answer. Consisting of three parts, the handbook also contains procedural and other relevant information that is a need-to-know for every State preparing for interaction with the Court, and a key resource for legal advocacy.
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Power of the People
The Power of the People is a short explainer animation on the ongoing campaign to seek an Advisory Opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The animation was heavily inspired by the stark reality of the adverse effects of Climate Change on the basic Human Rights of children and youth from the Pacific Islands and other climate vulnerable countries.
Friends of the Initiative
Our campaign has gained widespread civil society support. Organizations can show their support by becoming a Friend of the Initiative.
Christiana Figueres
Christiana Figueres is the former Executive Secretary, UN Convention on Climate Change and Co-host of the podcast Outrage and Optimism.
Mary Robinson
Mary Robinson is the Chair of The Elders, former President of Ireland and the former UN High Commissioner on Human Rights
"I absolutely support an ICJ Advisory Opinion and I hope it will raise awareness on climate justice.”
“I would invite those who are involved in the AO to take a very broad view of the injustices that need a climate justice approach.”