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ICJ and states’ climate change obligations: African youth implications

The UN's main judicial organ, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), resolves state disputes and issues legal advice. The ICJ has recently prioritised climate...
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Nigeria inaugurates working group on national carbon budget

The Federal Government has inaugurated a Technical Working Group to develop a National Carbon Budget for Nigeria. The initiative is part of efforts to address...
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Legal analysis of ICJ advisory opinion on climate change obligations

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has delivered an historic advisory opinion which, for the first time, authoritatively sets out States’ legal duties in...
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International Court of Justice declares states have obligation to address fossil fuels in historic ruling

On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the world’s highest court, issued its long-awaited Advisory Opinion on states’ legal obligations...
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What advisory opinion of ICJ on states’ obligations on climate change means for climate finance for Africa

The Advisory Opinion  The long awaited ICJ Advisory opinion on states obligation on Climate Change is finally here! It says that government actions driving climate...
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Lagos govr reaffirms commitment to environmental sustainability

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reiterated his unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability. Sanwo-Olu said this during a special tree planting exercise organised by...
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US EPA accused of initiating moves to eliminate climate science finding

Global climate justice group, 350.org, has condemned reports that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is preparing to repeal its foundational scientific finding that...
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Vanuatu commends ICJ on landmark advisory opinion on climate change

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, issued its ruling on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change...
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When the post-WW2 Order falls, can peripheral states like Nigeria survive?

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