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CHENNAI: International Court of Justice (ICJ) Judge Leonardo Nemer Caldeira Brant on Tuesday said the World Court is transposing established environmental jurisprudence to build a framework for climate justice, describing the issue as the challenge of our century. Speaking at the valedictory function of the 'International Conference on Protection of Environment under International Law' organised by VIT School of Law, Brant highlighted the ICJ's landmark advisory opinion delivered on July 23. He explained that the court is adapting principles like the 'duty to prevent harm' and 'sustainable development' originally derived from transboundary disputes to hold nations accountable for global climate impacts.
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met the Foreign Affairs Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Denzil Douglas, at Hyderabad House in the national capital, as both sides marked a key diplomatic milestone with the opening of the High Commission of St. Kitts and Nevis in New Delhi. According to the official X post by Jaishankar, the meeting focused on discussing "development projects, health cooperation, digital capacities and disaster response." In a ...Read More >
Judge Leonardo Nemer Caldeira Brant emphasized the importance of states exercising due diligence to prevent environmental harm. At a VIT Chennai conference, he discussed the ICJ's role in international environmental law and cited disputes over natural resources and wildlife protection. Judge Leonardo Nemer Caldeira Brant of the International Court of Justice stressed the vital responsibility of nations to exercise due diligence in preventing harm to the climate system, during a keynote address o ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Tuesday welcomed the opening of High Commission of St Kitts and Nevis in India, highlighting that this resident presence will prove invaluable in strengthening bilateral ties. At the opening ceremony of the High Commission in New Delhi on Tuesday, EAM Jaishankar reflected that the two nations have shared close and very friendly ties since the establishment of diplomatic relationship in 1983. "All of you are aware that India has enthusiastically embraced digital opportunities to promote good governance and eco ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): India has withdrawn its proposal to host the 33rd Conference of the Parties (COP 33) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2028, Environment Ministry sources said. According to the sources, the decision was conveyed to the Asia-Pacific group on April 2. Also Read | James Pearce Jr. Not at Falcons' Voluntary Offseason Workouts. India had proposed hosting the COP-33 summit in India in 2028. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had conveyed India's proposal in his special address at the inauguration of High Level Segment of COP-28 i ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's presidency of the Brics grouping next year will focus on building resilience and using innovation for sustainability while simultaneously giving priority to the issues of the Global South, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the Brics Summit in Rio de Janeiro on Monday. Addressing a session of the summit devoted to the environment and global health, Modi said India will adopt a people-centric approach to redefine Brics and widen the agenda of the grouping, just as it had done while chairing the G20 in 2023. The session was attended by leaders of the 10 member states of Bri ...Read More >
The United Nations' top court is set to hold hearings on countries' legal obligations to combat climate change. While non-binding, the ICJ's opinions hold significant weight and could influence worldwide climate litigation. Developing nations criticized a COP29 summit's agreement as insufficient. The ICJ's decision could provide fresh avenues for climate justice. Next week, the United Nations' International Court of Justice (ICJ) embarks on pivotal hearings to address the legal obligations of nations in tackling climate change. The court's advisory opinions, non-binding in nature, are widely ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): India has withdrawn its proposal to host the 33rd Conference of the Parties (COP 33) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2028, Environment Ministry sources said. According to the sources, the decision was conveyed to the Asia-Pacific group on April 2. India had proposed hosting the COP-33 summit in India in 2028. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had conveyed India's proposal in his special address at the inauguration of High Level Segment of COP-28 in December 2023 in the UAE. "India is committed to the UN Framework for Cli ...Read More >