United Nations, United States, May 20, 2026 (AFP) - UN members reinforce nations' climate change obligations

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2026-05-20

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution reinforcing states' obligations to combat climate change, a long-awaited move toned down under pressure from major greenhouse gas emitters. The General Assembly, driven by Pacific island nation Vanuatu, previously asked the International Court of Justice for an advisory opinion on states' responsibility to honor their climate commitments. The opinion issued last summer exceeded......

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