Caribbean islands hope UN court will end ‘debt cycle’ caused by climate crisis
by Natricia Duncan Caribbean correspondent from Environment | The Guardian on (#6Q7MT)
Countries hope big emitters will take more financial responsibility for emergency relief and damage claims
The outcome of an international court case on climate change obligations could strengthen the legal position of Caribbean islands claiming damages from developed countries after natural disasters, lawyers say.
Brought to the international court of justice (ICJ) by the UN general assembly, the case seeks clarification on what states can be held liable for in relation to climate change.
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