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UN General Assembly backs ICJ climate duty opinion
Filed: May 20, 2026 at 7:04 PM ET
Summary: The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution supporting an ICJ advisory opinion on states’ legal duties to address climate change.
WHO: United Nations General Assembly
WHAT: Voted to adopt a resolution backing the ICJ advisory opinion on climate change and states’ legal obligations.
WHEN: May 20, 2026 at 6:19 PM ET
WHERE: United States
WHY: A UN General Assembly vote adopted the resolution backing the ICJ advisory opinion on climate change.
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