World's top court says healthy environment is a human right

Healthy environment a human right, UN court says in landmark climate ruling

Court’s decision expected to be used in future litigation and to support political negotiations by vulnerable statesA “clean, healthy and sustainable environment” is a human right, according to judges at the top court of the United Nations.The international court of justice (ICJ) delivered a landmark advisory opinion on Wednesday about countries’ obligations to tackle climate change, and the consequences they may face if they do not. Continue re…

World's top court says healthy environment is a human right

In an watershed advisory opinion, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Hague has said a "clean, healthy and sustainable environment" is a human right, and that the climate must be protected for "present and future generations." Outlining the obligations of states to protect the human rights of citizens being impacted by climate change, the UN's highest court said "greenhouse gas emissions are unequivocally caused by human activities …