Spain welcomes ICJ advisory opinion on state climate obligations

Spain welcomes the advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on state obligations regarding climate change.

• The ICJ states that climate treaties obligate States Parties to protect the climate and environment against greenhouse gas emissions, and that failure to meet these obligations constitutes an internationally wrongful act potentially requiring reparations.
• Spain participated by affirming that preventing climate damage is part of States’ obligations under International Law and defended the human right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment.