On December 2, the International Court of Justice began hearings on the Advisory Opinion relating to the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change

Officials from almost 100 countries are at the International Court of Justice in the Netherlands, asking the court to issue an opinion on the responsibility of certain nations to protect the planet from climate change.

The International Court of Justice, the United Nations’ highest judicial body, is beginning landmark hearings on global warming. Here’s a guide.

OPEC has withdrawn from the oral statement portion of The International Court of Justice's advisory opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change.

The top United Nations court has taken up the largest case in its history, hearing the plight of several small island nations helpless in combating the devastating impact of climate change.

The most vulnerable countries hope the ICJ will decide to strengthen the legal and financial obligations of those responsible for global warming. The hearings are scheduled to last two weeks.

A major case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) may pave the way for more climate change litigation and help for poorer and vulnerable states.View on euronews

The United Nations' top court next week begins hearings on the legal obligation of countries to fight climate change and the consequences for states of contributing to global warming, the outcome of which could influence litigation worldwide.

Small nations that say they're devastated by an environmental crisis they haven't caused hope an opinion from the International Court of Justice will force the global community to act.

THE HAGUE - The United Nations' top court on Monday starts hearings on the legal obligation of countries to fight climate change and the consequences for states of contributing to global warming, the outcome of which could influence litigation worldwide.