Why the ICJ’s advisory opinion on climate change opens the window for a new, restorative vision of environmental law in India
The ICJ's recent groundbreaking opinion on climate change emphasizes biodiversity as an active legal and ecological participant. This shift could reshape India's environmental governance, integrating biodiversity within its climate obligations, and championing restorative justice.
By Elsa Mustafa
After the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its historic advisory opinion on climate change on July 23, much of the focus has been on what the court said on emissions, human rights, and financial reparations.
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Published by: The Indian Express
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