Human rights
Unpacking what the ICJ’s advisory opinion means for climate and environmental action
The International Court of Justice, the UN’s judicial authority, recently ruled that countries are legally obliged to protect and prevent harm to the environment, and that countries must take action to reduce climate change and greenhouse gas emissions.
SEI researchers each reflect on the ICJ’s recent ruling.
Inserting rights and justice into urban resilience: a focus on everyday risk
African cities face unique challenges and climate change threats. This paper analyzes how resiliency can be made applicable to urban African contexts.