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The Government of the Republic of Fiji welcomes the landmark Advisory Opinion delivered by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change. In a powerful affirmation of international law, the Court has confirmed that all States have legal obligations to take effective action to address climate change, and that failure to act with due diligence may constitute an internationally wrongful act with legal consequences, including the duty to provide full reparation.
While the Opinion is not legally binding, it provides legal clarity and will influence domestic and international legal proceedings in years to come. For countries like Fiji on the frontlines of climate impacts, this ruling provides long-awaited legal clarity and strengthens the foundation for global climate accountability. It affirms what science and morality have already made clear: no State is exempt from responsibility, and those most responsible for emissions must also be responsible for action.
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