QUEZON CITY, July 24, 2025 –– The International Court of Justice (ICJ), informally known as the World Court, issued a landmark advisory opinion yesterday affirming that all States, especially major carbon-emitting countries and those with greater capacity, have legal obligations under international law to address climate change, protect ecosystems, and prevent foreseeable harm to other nations, particularly climate-vulnerable countries like the Philippines.  The United Nations General Assembly, in 2023, adopted a resolution requesting for an advisory opinion from the ICJ on two questions: What are the obligations of States under international law to ensure the protection of the environment? [...]