Governments Are Legally Required to Address Climate Change, Top Global Court Says The International Court of Justice came out swinging this week, saying that countries that have historically driven the climate crisis have a legal responsibility to clean up their act. If not, they could be on the hook legally, with courts able to order them to stop or pay up. As international courts call on governments to take responsibility for climate harm, how can they invest in and scale up nature-based solutions to meet the moment?
Posted: August 1, 2025