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Written reply of the International Union for Conservation of Nature to the questions put by Judges Cleveland and Aurescu at the end of the hearing held on 13 December 2024
IUCN submitted written replies detailing States' obligations under international law regarding fossil fuel production, subsidies, and environmental impact assessments, emphasizing the need for stringent due diligence and the phasing out of fossil fuel subsidies.
International Court of Justice
Date Added
26 April 2026 at 17:30:43
Why it matters
Clarifies the legal expectations for States to address greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel production and exports, including the requirement to conduct environmental impact assessments and redirect public financial flows away from fossil fuels.
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