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Beyond Litigation: How Climate Mediation Can Deliver Justice After the ICJ’s 2025 Climate Opinion
The 2025 International Court of Justice advisory opinion marks a turning point in climate change law, affirming that states have binding legal obligations to prevent environmental harm and protect human rights tied to climate stability. The Court signals that failure to regulate fossil fuels may constitute an internationally wrongful act, raising the stakes for state responsibility, reparations, and interstate disputes.
This episode explores why climate mediation offers a strategic alternative to adversarial litigation—using expert panels, science-based negotiation, and creative settlement…
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