
International Court of Justice: States have an obligation to reduce emissions to protect the global environment
Iwazawa, president of the International Court of Justice, delivered the court’s advisory opinion on the
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Iwazawa, president of the International Court of Justice, delivered the court’s advisory opinion on the

The Local Leaders series features mayors, governors, and others making cities and regions future-ready, showcasing how communities benefit from initiatives addressing the climate crisis.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a speech at the event entitled “Time of Opportunity: Vigorously Advancing the Clean Energy Era” that the world is at the dawn of a new energy era.In this era, cheap, clean and abundant energy will provide the world with enormous economic opportunities.Fossil fuels are running out.A clean energy era is rising like the sun.

This month, BBC International Channel aired a special documentary titled “Future Ecology”, which focused on

Climate change is making disasters more frequent, severe and costly, taking a heavy toll on nature and humanity.Investment in disaster risk reduction measures is crucial, but such investment remains disproportionately low in national budgets and international aid.This year’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction calls for a decisive shift: funding for resilience must be raised immediately to avoid future costs of disasters.
On 24 September, the UN Secretary-General will host a Special High-Level Event on Climate Action, as a platform for world leaders to present new national climate plans and accelerate momentum, ahead of COP30. These new plans must reflect bold action for the next decade, unlocking a just, resilient and low-carbon future.
Returning cells to health is the foundation for building a sustainable life system on Earth.



