UN backs world court climate opinion, Israel, US among few to oppose
The United Nations has endorsed a world court opinion on climate change, emphasizing the responsibility of governments to protect their citizens. The vote saw 28 countries abstaining, while Israel and the United States were among the few to oppose the measure. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres highlighted the urgency of addressing the escalating climate crisis.
- ▪The UN has backed a world court opinion regarding climate change.
- ▪28 countries abstained from the vote on the climate opinion.
- ▪Israel and the United States were among the few nations to oppose the measure.
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UN backs world court climate opinion, Israel, US among few to oppose UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said the vote, in which 28 countries abstained, underscored that governments are responsible for protecting citizens from the "escalating climate crisis."Follow us on GoogleThe United Nations headquarters before a meeting on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty at the UN, in New York City, US, April 27, 2026.(photo credit: Eduardo Munoz/Reuters)
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