Nic Maclellan
@MaclellanNic
Journalist in the Pacific Islands. Correspondent, Islands Business magazine (Fiji). Author "Grappling with the Bomb" (ANU Press). RT not endorsement
Astounding victory on climate change legal obligations. ICJ rules unanimously that states have international legal obligations, including duty to cooperate, to prevent transboundary and environmental harm and to act with due diligence in the context of climate change.
READ HERE: The summary of the #ICJ Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change. go.icj-cij.org/4kYgfKy
Outside the ICJ in The Hague, AOSIS welcomed the Advisory Opinion as a major step forward for climate justice. The ruling affirms that climate harm is unlawful — and strengthens key legal protections for SIDS. 🔗 Read our press release: bit.ly/AOSIS_ICJAO
All of this has been possible by the determination and the leadership of the young people, the frontline communities, partners, allies, collaborators, well-wishers, and people and institutions who have shown care and given support. This is for all is us. Onwards. #ICJAO
"They did it! @pisfcc —leading the charge all the way to the world’s highest court. Today, the #ICJ has delivered a groundbreaking Advisory Opinion, powerfully affirming the call for climate justice!"
A historic day at the International Court of Justice, as they issue a major opinion on the climate crisis. It could lead to high-emitting countries being forced to take action, and I spoke with Vanuatu’s climate change minister @RRegenvanu about the significance of this moment.
As the French government contemplates new laws to implement the Bougival Accord for #NewCaledonia, it’s on the nose with French voters. A new opinion poll puts President Macron at 19% support (down 4% in a month), Prime Minister Bayrou at 18% (with looming no confidence motion).
La popularité d'Emmanuel Macron et François Bayrou au plus bas l.bfmtv.com/OCRN
Pacific hope rises as ICJ Advisory Opinion on climate change nears - Islands Business islandsbusiness.com/news-break/pac…
Consistent with its historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, I have decided that France will recognize the State of Palestine. I will make this solemn announcement before the United Nations General Assembly this coming September.…
#PIFWLM2025 Opening Remarks by the Chair of the 2025 Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders Meeting, Hon. Sinaitakala Tu’itahi. "I join the PIF Secretary General, in welcoming you to the Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders Meeting. This morning marks the 4th year of our convening,…
Initial takeaways on the Climate ICJ AO. More detailed analysis coming soon! #ClimateJusticeAtTheICJ
Vanuatu - The International Court of Justice has ruled that countries must act to stop climate harm or face responsibility under international law. “This case was born from Pacific youth… echoed by over 80 nations who stood together to demand climate justice,” PM Jotham Napat.
I welcome that the @CIJ_ICJ has just made it very clear: all States are obligated under international law to protect the global climate system. This is victory for planet, for climate justice, and for the power of young people leading the way. icj-cij.org/sites/default/…
[Joint Statement by Forum Trade Ministers Meeting] We, the Pacific Islands Forum Trade Ministers, at our meeting on 18 July 2025, recall the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent, and emphasise the value of regional solidarity in the face of global trade uncertainty,…