Earth Negotiations Bulletin

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The International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion clarifies expectations toward nationally determined contributions under the Paris Agreement and the transition away from fossil fuels Highlights ➡️ enb.iisd.org/international-… 📸 ICJ-CIJ/Frank van Beek #ICJAO #ICJ #climate #NDC

Upcoming 📣 Tomorrow, ENB will cover the International Court of Justice delivering its advisory opinion on what obligations States have to protect the #climate system—and what legal consequences they could face when they harm it What to expect ➡️ enb.iisd.org/events/interna… #ICJAO

Despite convening against a backdrop of enormous global disruption, most delegations at #HLPF agreed now is not the time to abandon ideals, but to double down on solidarity and commit to enhancing implementation of the #2030Agenda and its #SDGs Summary ➡️ enb.iisd.org/high-level-pol…

At #ISBA30, the Assembly deferred a decision on the second periodic review of the operation of the deep seabed regime until its next session and—for the third consecutive session—could not reach consensus on if a general environmental policy is needed ➡️ enb.iisd.org/international-…

Russia is out, Saudi Arabia is on the way in The tally of contracting parties to @RamsarConv remains 172 After #WetlandsCOP15's energetic start, delegates elected the President, Alternate President and Vice Presidents, then moved through the agenda ➡️ enb.iisd.org/ramsar-convent…

At #ISBA30, the Assembly affirmed the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and the @ISBAHQ have the exclusive jurisdiction to govern all issues concerning the deep seabed They condemned any attempt to pursue #deepseamining outside this framework ➡️ enb.iisd.org/international-…

At #ISBA30, the Assembly designated 1 November as the International Day of the Deep Seabed This day aims to raise awareness of the legal regime governing the deep seabed and its resources, which are the common heritage of humankind ➡️ enb.iisd.org/international-… #deepseamining

“UN75 gave young people a promise of reinvigorated multilateralism... UN80 must not take away that hope.” #HLPF2025 ended after a series of votes on the ministerial declaration, which eventually passed with 154 in favor, 2 against and 1 abstention ➡️ enb.iisd.org/high-level-pol…

At #ISBA30, the Assembly adopted its decision on financial and budgetary matters, which includes a recommendation the Secretariat develop the concept of the common heritage fund as one possible way of distributing the income from #deepseamining activities enb.iisd.org/international-…

At #AMCEN20, delegates adopted decisions on Ocean governance in Africa, strengthening chemicals and waste governance, climate change, biodiversity, and a draft drought protocol Summary ➡️ enb.iisd.org/african-minist… #Africa #AMCEN

At #ISBA30 the Assembly approved 12 of 13 requests for observer status, but some aired concerns on the Seafloor Mineral Developers Association’s request, noting the association comprises deep-sea contractors Members will hold consultations on the request enb.iisd.org/international-…