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By Jake Spring (Reuters) - Courts around the world are hearing an ever-growing number of climate change lawsuits with some of the largest cases in history being decided in 2024 and 2025. Here are the key cases to watch: INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTI...

Small island states, including Antigua and Barbuda and the Bahamas, won a key climate change case in the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea. The ruling declares that greenhouse gas emissions are marine pollution, obligating countries to protect marine environments beyond Paris Agreement requirements.

Following deadly riots in New Caledonia, French President Emmanuel Macron will visit to engage in talks with local leaders. The unrest, driven by opposition to constitutional reforms, has caused significant destruction. Australia and New Zealand are evacuating tourists as Macron seeks to restore dialogue and plan reconstruction.

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit New Caledonia to address concerns over recent riots sparked by electoral reform. The visit aims to initiate reconstruction and dialogue among local leaders. Australia and New Zealand are evacuating tourists as violence disrupts daily life and essential supplies.

The court says states are legally obligated to take all necessary measures to achieve the goal of keeping global warming to 1.5 degree Celsius

'We must take a deep dive into determining whether the PACER Plus agreement has delivered its anticipated outcomes. Our focus should be on ensuring that our economic cooperation translates into tangible benefits for all member countries,' said Mrs. Simi

The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea said emissions from fossil fuels that are absorbed by the oceans count as marine pollution.

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