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Governments and environmental groups are turning to international courts to address the impacts of climate change — podcast

  • Written by Daniel Merino, Associate Science Editor & Co-Host of The Conversation Weekly Podcast, The Conversation
Governments and environmental groups are turning to international courts to address the impacts of climate change — podcastCan international courts help address the costs and causes of climate change?(Shutterstock), Author provided

This year, the United Nations International Court of Justice (ICJ) — the world’s highest court — is hearing its first argument about climate commitments.

In an effort to make sure countries and corporations follow existing...

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