UN climate vote strengthens calls for rich nations to pay for damage

Passed on Wednesday by the UN General Assembly, the resolution endorses last years historic advisory opinion from the (ICJ), which declared that states have legal duties to combat climate change and may face consequences if they fail to do so. The measure, spearheaded by Vanuatu, was adopted with 141 votes in favour, eight against and 28 abstentions. Countries opposing the text included the United States, Russia,
2026-05-21 15:00:28