Global campaign to support the Climate Change & Human Rights Resolution 

Led by more than 220 organisations, GI-ESCR among them, the global campaign to support the Climate Change & Human Rights Resolution at the UN General Assembly is calling for a new Advisory Opinion on climate change before the United Nations International Court of Justice.

Champions Nations calling for an International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion on Climate Change, sent their draft Resolution to all UN member states to kickstart the inclusive consultation process, culminating in a final draft Resolution which has been to date co-sponsored by 119 nations (as of March 23, 2023).

The final step will be the tabling and adoption of the Resolution during the 77th session of the UNGA on March 29th.

The International Court of Justice is the only UN Principal organ which has not yet been given an opportunity to address and contribute constructive solutions towards the climate emergency. The legal clarity contained within the Advisory Opinion will help states improve their Nationally Determined Contributions to the Paris Agreement and strengthen domestic policies and legislations with human rights protections. It will clarify state action under international treaties and general international law. This is an important process to ensure that we consider the Paris Agreement more holistically across treaties and enshrined in the rule of law. It will also further the understanding of climate change as a human rights crisis. As such, this will be an important tool as we continue to seek climate justice for current and future generations. Please refer to the draft resolution here.