Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change
@pisfcc
We are taking Climate Change to the Worlds Highest Court. A youth-led organisation in the Pacific passionately campaigning to secure the future we want.
Young people must take immediate action to stand up and amplify their voices in their country submissions to the #ICJ before the deadline on 22 March 2024, articulating the climate-related challenges impacting their respective nations. #ICJAO4Climate #aoletsgo
3 of our PISFCC leaders share their reflections on the ICJ’s historic advisory opinion. The Pacific led this campaign, and behind every leader is a village. From the Pacific to The Hague! Our team was there when history was made 🎉 #ClimateJusticeAtTheICJ
1/29. 🗣️Here is a quick thread of just a few of the incredible reactions and media articles responding to the historic delivery by the International Court of Justice (@CIJ_ICJ) ⚖️ of an advisory opinion clarifying the obligations of states in respect to #ClimateChange. 🔥 🧵…
The climate crisis is a child rights crisis. Today’s ICJ ruling affirms states’ duties on climate action. Congrats 👏to the Govt of Vanuatu 🇻🇺and all young climate activists in the Pacific who made this possible. UNICEF stands with all children advocating for climate justice.
Every child has the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment 💙 In a landmark advisory opinion led by the Government of Vanuatu and young people from the Pacific, the @CIJ_ICJ has recognized the impacts of climate change on children’s right to life and health.
🙏🏽 Vanuatu 🇻🇺, BluePacific students, civil society, churches, leaders for perseverance and leadership for climate justice for communities on the frontlines . Today - ‘the moral arc of climate change bends towards justice’ @KaiSawaieke @VanuatuUN @AOSISChair @bimanprasad @
MULTIMEDIA: Photos and videos of the reading of the #ICJ Advisory Opinion on States Obligations in Respect of Climate Change are available here: go.icj-cij.org/3GZPqHK
Short and sweet statement from UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on today’s historic advisory opinion on climate justice from the International Court of Justice: un.org/sg/en/content/…
Pacific youth are celebrating a landmark advisory opinion by the ICJ, declaring that states have binding legal obligations to prevent climate harm "Climate impunity is no longer allowed… and it provides us with a reason to keep fighting.” - @pisfcc 🔗: pasifika.news/2025/07/pacifi…
‘States have an obligation to protect the environment from greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and act with due diligence and cooperation to fulfill this obligation’-ICJ
UN Secretary-General welcomes @CIJ_ICJ’s “historic” advisory opinion that States are legally obligated to protect the global climate system “This is a victory for our planet, for climate justice, and for the power of young people to make a difference” news.un.org/en/story/2025/…
🇻🇺 Minister for Climate Change @RRegenvanu welcomed the ICJ’s advisory opinion on climate change, calling it “an important milestone in the fight for climate justice.” It “breaks through political barriers that have long stalled meaningful action.” 🔗: pasifika.news/2025/07/vanuat…
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has released its long-awaited Climate Advisory Opinion, a moment that marks a powerful shift in international climate justice. 1/2
Our debrief on the #ClimateICJAO is now public! We unpack the Court’s key findings, what they mean for frontline communities, and how this moment strengthens global climate accountability. Check it out --> bit.ly/ICJAOdebrief #ClimateJusticeAtTheICJ
We welcome the landmark ruling on the #ICJAO on climate change! @DGMSG_Sec @IlanKiloe speaking to world media right after the delivery, says while it has been a long and tardious journey, it marked the start of a new chapter to continue the fight for our...1/2
This ruling marks a turning point for climate justice! 🌍 Historic day for our planet.
📣国際司法裁判所から23日、各国には排出削減など気候変動対策をとる国際法上の義務があり、その義務を果たさないことは人権侵害にあたるという勧告的意見が出されました！ 海面上昇で水没の危機に面している太平洋諸島の学生らによって立ち上がった運動が、地球の未来への重要な一歩を勝ち取りました
Signed. Sealed. Delivered. The #ClimateICJAO is here! A very robust reasoning of everything we’ve fought for, and everything we’ve asked for. Read it here: bit.ly/ClimateICJAO This is #ClimateJusticeAtTheICJ. This is history.
These clarifications highlight critical paths to align NDCs with equitable transitions. It's a pivotal moment for focused climate actions and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
We welcomes the #ICJAO! 🙌 Huge shoutout to #Vanuatu, Pacific nations, and Pacific students leading the fight against climate change. Your courage and resilience inspire us all! 🌏✊ #ClimateJustice @pisfcc unb.com.bd/category/Bangl…
@YouthNetGlobal welcomes the #ICJAO! 🙌 Huge shoutout to #Vanuatu, Pacific nations, and Pacific students leading the fight against climate change. Your courage and resilience inspire us all! 🌏✊ #ClimateJustice @pisfcc unb.com.bd/category/Bangl…
The world's highest court has ruled that states have legal duties to act on climate change and that inaction violates human rights. A huge victory for the planet, for the future, and for our kids, and led by @pisfcc - heartfelt thank you for all you do💕
This case is an extraordinary win for our pacific neighbours who went to the ICJ seeking climate justice. Shamefully Australia opposed this, saying there were no broader legal obligation for nations to act beyond the terms of climate treaties. The court rejected this submission.
🌎🌊🌴Awesome #ClimateJusticeAtTheICJ👉🏼 facebook.com/PeaceMovementA… #ClimateJusticeNow #PacificLivesMatter @CANPacificIs @EpeliVl @pangmedia @_vehia_ @ClimateJusticeT @weavinghouse @LisaViliamuJ @ronnykareni @dasafo123 @dylan_kava @lagiseru @KaiSawaieke @MakereSH @Paps_R @moanatribe
Initial takeaways on the Climate ICJ AO. More detailed analysis coming soon! #ClimateJusticeAtTheICJ
What began with Pacific Island law students from The University of the South Pacific has grown into a global movement demanding legal accountability for climate inaction. The #ClimateICJAO campaign has made history. 2/2