Vanuatu’s Legal Battle Against Climate Superpowers Heads to the UN

The UN General Assembly is set to vote on a Vanuatu-led climate resolution on May 20.

It aims to give effect to the ICJ’s 2025 advisory opinion and reaffirm that existing international law governs state climate conduct.

Backers say it could turn climate action from a political commitment into a legal obligation.

The move may increase pressure on major emitters and shape future climate litigation and state responsibility.