World's top court urged to make decision on climate change.
Vanuatu is set to ask the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to decide on a country's obligations to fight climate change, with the backing of around 120 countries. The legal opinion of the ICJ, although non-binding, could be cited in climate court cases around the world. The resolution has been carefully crafted to avoid blaming the countries that have contributed most to the warming gases that are driving up temperatures. The ICJ will have two years to consider its view, and although a decision would not be binding, supporters believe it would likely have a galvanising effect around the world on climate action.