The Hearings
The United Nations General Assembly adopted the historic resolution requesting an ICJ Advisory Opinion on climate justice on 29th March 2023, following years of campaigning by young people around the world, hand in hand with Pacific youth
ICJ Advisory Opinion public hearings kick off on 2 December
The International Court of Justice announced that the public hearings for the climate change advisory opinion will begin on 2 December 2024.
The press release also highlighted that 62 countries and organizations submitted written comments by the 15 August deadline. These comments were a crucial opportunity to respond to the written statements submitted by other States and organizations by 22 March. We're pleased to see so many taking the chance to share their views with the Court, using resources like the Youth Climate Justice Handbook.
Stay updated on the ICJ hearings and the related activities we have planned before and during the sessions!