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News | Climate complaints

December 9th, 2025

COP30: Why the ICJ climate report played a role after all

The ICJ’s climate report is not mentioned in the COP30 decisions. ICJ judge Brant nevertheless finds the court’s legal opinion reflected in the texts. The opinion will continue to provide a “permanent legal framework” for negotiations in the future.

By Alexandra Endres

Feature | Climate complaints

November 25th, 2025

COP30: Why the conference ignored countries’ duty to protect the climate

The ICJ and other courts have compelled countries to protect the climate. However, the issue of how they interpret the law was practically absent at COP30. Oil countries put up a blockade and the EU held back, while developing countries were powerless. Now, the latter are banking on a UNGA resolution.

By Alexandra Endres