The Cop29 agreement failed island states. Now the UN’s top court must act on climate harm | Ralph Regenvanu
The shortcomings of Cop29 increase the urgency for the ICJ to issue an advisory opinion on the legal obligations of states in respect to climate harm
The UN climate conference in Baku has ended with an agreement for $300bn annually, by 2035, to be provided in global finance to help less wealthy countries develop clean economies and adapt to damage from climate change. Estimates by independent economists have said the need will approach $1.3tn annually by 2030. The $1.3tn was acknowledged in the deal in Baku, but there were no firm commitments to reach that figure. The difference of $1tr each year sounds absurd, but is true.
This is why we brought a climate change case to the international court of justice (ICJ), to seek an advisory opinion on climate obligations. Hearings on the case begin next week in The Hague and the shortcomings of the Cop29 agreement make this unprecedented action – to clarify the legal obligations of states under international law in respect of climate change and the legal consequences for breaches – even more urgent.
Ralph Regenvanu is special envoy for climate change and environment in the government of Vanuatu
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