Since 1997, climate change has been a critical focus in international law, with treaties like the UNFCCC, UNCLOS, and the Paris Agreement aimed at mitigating global warming. Despite these efforts, climate change continues to escalate, severely impacting vulnerable nations such as Vanuatu. In early December 2024, historic hearings began at The Hague, where the International Court of Justice will determine States' legal obligations to address climate change. In this article, Volume XLVIII staffer Haley Mack discusses the key concerns of states and the significance of these hearings.
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