World's Youth for Climate Justice (WYCJ)

✨ Only 7 days = 1 week left until the public hearings for the #ClimateICJAO in The Hague! 🌍 📅 The public hearings for the climate change advisory opinion (AO) are scheduled to start on December 2nd, but the climate action starts already with the Opening Ceremony on the 1st of December (register here: https://lnkd.in/ejb_VKAt)!! This event will bring together global voices, cultural traditions, and collective action to set the stage for weeks of impactful advocacy, and it's all FREE to attend! In other words, don't wait and claim your spot to join Noemi and other stubborn optimists to commemorate this historic advisory opinion! 💚 📢 On Monday, 2 December, from 9:00 CET and just before the hearings start, there is another opportunity to show the world climate justice is due with the Solidarity Demonstration! 🌟 Join a powerful and diverse assembly of voices from around the globe as they gather in front of the Peace Palace to demand climate justice! During the demonstration, people will showcase banners made on Saturday, 30 November, so make sure to be there as well to make the best banners to raise awareness for the world's biggest problem at the world's highest court! 💪 💭 The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has been asked to interpret international law on the topic of State obligations in the climate crisis. The resulting advisory opinion will be a document with great authority, and as such, a major opportunity to shape international law and create more climate action! The public hearings are the opportunity for States to give their perspective on the questions that the ICJ has been asked to answer, and these perspectives will be considered by the judges for the advisory opinion. In other words, the more the statements promote climate justice, the more likely the advisory opinion will help to achieve climate justice too! Stay tuned for more information, and more updates ⚡Miss nothing, follow World's Youth for Climate Justice (WYCJ)! #AOLetsGO #ICJAO #ICJAO4Climate #ClimateJusticeAtTheICJ #ClimateChange #OurFutureOurRights #ClimateJustice

🌍⚖️ En una semana inician las audiencias históricas sobre cambio climático en la Corte Internacional de Justicia. Este diciembre, 14 países de América Latina y el Caribe – Bolivia 🇧🇴, Brasil 🇧🇷, Chile 🇨🇱, Colombia 🇨🇴, Costa Rica 🇨🇷, El Salvador 🇸🇻, Ecuador 🇪🇨, Guatemala 🇬🇹, México 🇲🇽, Panamá 🇵🇦, Perú 🇵🇪, República Dominicana 🇩🇴 y Uruguay 🇺🇾 – estarán en La Haya junto a más de 100 delegaciones de todo el mundo. 🌱🔥 Este es el momento para escuchar qué tienen que decir los Estados sobre sus responsabilidades para enfrentar el cambio climático. Pero también es nuestra oportunidad de estar atentos y exigir que no solo se queden en palabras. ¿Qué están comprometiéndose a hacer realmente? No es cualquier audiencia: aquí se está escribiendo el futuro de la justicia climática global. ⚡💪 Sigue de cerca las presentaciones de tu país, la región y el resto del mundo, suscríbete a nuestro boletín diario aquí: https://lnkd.in/e85F8smX World's Youth for Climate Justice (WYCJ)

In a week, the world's highest court will hold two weeks of hearings in relation to the request for its Advisory Opinion on States’ obligations in respect of climate change. These legal proceedings, rooted in the leadership of Pacific youth, Vanuatu and campaigners worldwide have the potential to advance ambitious climate action after decades of political inertia that have plagued international climate negotiations and domestic climate policies. The urgency of these questions cannot be overstated. At current levels of warming, climate change is already and increasingly devastating people's rights, lives, and livelihoods globally.  For far too long, the States most responsible for the climate crisis have failed to lead in addressing it and paying up for the harm they have caused. Now the world's highest court has a unique opportunity to set us on a different course. We will be watching! #AOLetsGo #ClimateJustice #ClimateRightsForAll

📢 In just one week's time, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), will be asked to give its Advisory Opinion on what governments the world over must do to protect the planet and our human rights in the face of climate change, as well as what the legal consequences for governments are where their actions have caused significant harm to the environment. This AO is being requested by the UN General Assembly, championed by the State of Vanuatu, Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change and World's Youth for Climate Justice (WYCJ). Follow for updates as the hearing takes place next week.

📆 Save the date for this day-long event on #ClimateJustice at the 🇺🇳 UN in Geneva🇨🇭 on December 2nd, from 9:00 to 18:00, including a high-level diplomatic opening, the live screening of oral pleadings by 10 States at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and reactions and commentaries by legal experts throughout the day. Join us and participate in a once-in-a-generation moment for international law on climate change. ℹ️ During two weeks in December, over 100 States and intergovernmental organizations will deliver oral submissions to the judges of the ICJ, paving the way for the delivery by the ICJ of its authoritative statement on States' legal obligation in the context of climate change next year. 🗣️ High level experts will include the Ambassador of 🇻🇺 Vanuatu to the UN in Geneva H.E. Amb. Sumbue Antas (more keynote speakers to be announced). 🎙️We will witness the oral submissions to the ICJ by the following States: 🇻🇺Vanuatu, 🇿🇦 South Africa, 🇦🇱 Albania, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda, 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia, 🇦🇺 Australia, the 🇧🇸 Bahamas, 🇧🇩 Bangladesh and 🇧🇧 Barbados. 🔗 more information: https://lnkd.in/eYuzNvdD 📝 registration link: https://lnkd.in/emigzZDD Thank you to the co-organizers including: Earthjustice, World's Youth for Climate Justice (WYCJ), the Geneva Environment Network, the Geneva Human Rights Platform and the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL).

📢 The People’s Assembly: Setting the Stage for Climate Justice 🌍 From December 3-5, join us at the T.M.C. Asser Institute in The Hague for the People’s Assembly, a first-of-its-kind global gathering amplifying frontline voices during a pivotal moment for climate justice. 🌱 As the International Court of Justice (ICJ) conducts oral hearings on its climate Advisory Opinion (ICJAO), the world’s attention is on how international law can address the climate crisis. The People’s Assembly is here to complement these hearings, offering a platform for those most affected by climate change to share their experiences, influence the Advisory Opinion, and demand justice. 💡 This event also serves as a sneak peek into what’s to come from the Future Generations Tribunal. Our regional assemblies will continue this work, gathering testimony and pushing for innovative legal frameworks to protect the rights of future generations. The People’s Assembly is our first campaign in a broader movement for justice. Here’s how you can support: ✅ Register to attend: https://lnkd.in/eqpPj-XG 💚 Donate to our crowdfunding campaign: https://lnkd.in/eP5JA3tw 📜 Sign the petition to stand with Pacific Island students: https://lnkd.in/eMBmkH3F The ICJAO oral hearings are a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the future of international climate law. The People’s Assembly ensures that the voices of frontline communities are central to this process, demonstrating the power of public participation and solidarity. Join us in making history and securing justice for future generations. 🌍 #ClimateJusticeAtTheICJ #PeoplesAssembly #FutureGenerations #GlobalClimateJustice #FrontlineVoices #ICJAO #TheHague2024 #YouthLed #FGT #FutureGenerationsTribunal

The fight for #ClimateJusticeAtTheICJ continues❗ Join us for our events during the #ClimateCIJAO Oral Hearings, kick starting off with the Opening Ceremony - Visit: https://lnkd.in/ge8tQT95 🤩 Visit pisfcc.org to learn more, and register today to join these incredible, impactful events! 🎉🎉

✨Join us at a panel discussion on international climate law and its impact on governance🌍 📢“Climate Justice at the World’s Highest Court – What are the obligations of States under international law concerning climate change?” 📅*27th November 2024* 🕖*17:45 to 19:15* 📍The Hague, Leiden University Campus (Wijnhaven) [Turfmarkt 99, Den Haag] - *Room 2.01* **! Sign-up (especially for NON-Leiden University students) here: https://lnkd.in/dGY6H5w5 ! ** (Link in Bio) ⚖🌎The International Court of Justice announced that the oral hearings for their Advisory Opinion on the obligations of states with respect to climate change will begin on 2 December 2024. Therefore, we have partnered up with World's Youth for Climate Justice (WYCJ) to organize this panel to discuss learn more about the Advisory Opinion, what the role of the court it, why it is important and what its implications are. 🗣Our diverse panel will allow you to get different perspectives around international law and how it impacts governance of the climate. 🌟Dr. Shivant Jhagroe (Assistant Professor at the Institute of Public Administration, Leiden University) 🌟 Dr. Brian McGarry (Assistant Professor of Public International Law, Leiden University) 🌟 Semi Kurniasih (Governance of Sustainability student) 🌟 Jule Schnakenberg (Executive Officer @ World’s Youth 4 Justice) 🎤Vilde Furuhaug W. (Moderator GOSSA Academic Committee) #ClimateJusticeAO #COP29 #COP29Azerbaijan #HumanRights #ClimateReparations #ICJAO #ICJAO4Climate #ClimateJusticeAtTheICJ #ClimateChange #OurFutureOurRights #ClimateJustice #AOLetsGO

🌍✨ Have you checked out our latest legal blogs yet? Read them here: https://lnkd.in/e_2WHb9b 🌊📚 Stay informed on groundbreaking legal updates shaping the future of climate justice and human rights. From advisory opinions on the Law of the Sea to impactful youth-led cases in Hawai'i, our blog dives into stories that matter. Discover how legal action is paving the way for a more just and sustainable world! 🌱💪 Be a part of the movement: explore our blog, join the fight for environmental justice, and learn how you can make a difference. Read the legal blogs on our website and get involved: https://lnkd.in/e_2WHb9b 🌎💚 Photograph on slide 3 by Robin Loznak; Courtesy of Our Children’s Trust. #EnvironmentalAwareness #ClimateChange #ClimateJustice #HumanRights #ITLOS #EnvironmentalRights #YouthActivism #OurFutureOurRights #AOLetsGO

🚨 🔥 In just two weeks, the ⚖️ 🇺🇳 International Court of Justice (ICJ) will make history as governments present their interpretations of international law on climate justice. These hearings are a turning point, setting the stage for the Court’s 2025 Advisory Opinion. This moment matters deeply for the entire planet. For the first time, an unprecedented number of States will stand before the ICJ, shaping the future of international climate law. This milestone was made possible by the trailblazing leadership of Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change, the government of 🇻🇺 Vanuatu, and the inspiring mobilization of youth worldwide through World's Youth for Climate Justice (WYCJ). 📢 🫵 Now, it’s your turn to step up and show solidarity with Pacific Islanders ahead of this monumental event 🫵 📢 🪧Here’s how you can help: 1️⃣ Support the Pacific Youth Petition: Sign, Share, Amplify! 📝 Sign the Petition: https://lnkd.in/e-THSA5J This petition is your chance to let ICJ judges and diplomats feel the strength of global support for climate justice and to give Pacific youth and frontlines communities a louder voice. 2️⃣ Join the Witness Stand: Share Your Story 🎤 Join Here: https://lnkd.in/eyWvW-uf Share your personal experience with the climate crisis on Instagram using the #ClimateWitness hashtag. Together, we can put people at the heart of this process and ensure the ICJ hears the reality of those most affected. 3️⃣ Get Daily Briefings During the Hearings 📥  Sign Up Here: https://lnkd.in/eUMRvhtb Stay informed with daily updates and analysis on the ICJ hearings. These briefings will spotlight key arguments, celebrate climate champions, and call out States trying to undermine justice. Knowledge is power—help us keep the world’s eyes on this critical moment. 4️⃣ Build a Bridge from COP29 to the Climate Justice Hearings 🌉Access the Social Media Toolkit here: https://lnkd.in/esY9p_HZ Spread awareness during COP29! Use our social media toolkit to amplify messages from Pacific youth and create momentum for the ICJ hearings. Every post matters in building global solidarity. 5️⃣ Take it a Step Further: Host a Watch Party for the Hearings! 📽️ Learn More Through This Flyer: bit.ly/ICJAOwatchParty Public scrutiny is key to holding States accountable, encouraging them to support climate justice, and strengthening future legal tools. Organizing a watch party during peak moments of the hearings is a great way to engage your community! World Youth for Climate Justice has prepared a checklist and info guide to help you host a simple event to watch one or more of the oral interventions live. 6️⃣ Help us amplify the impact: share this message with your colleagues and partners to rally broader support for the Pacific Islands Students' initiative. If not us, who? If not now, when? Let’s make history together. #AOletsGO #ClimateJusticeAtTheICJ #ClimateICJAO