Namibia Takes a Stand at the International Court of Justice on Climate Change

Namibia Takes a Stand at the International Court of Justice on Climate Change

Namibia is making strides on the global stage, as it participates in the International Court of Justice’s proceedings on climate change. The Justice Ministry's Public Relations official Edmund //Khoaseb says, the country’s oral statement on its legal obligations regarding greenhouse gas emissions will be presented, highlight Namibia's commitment to climate justice and the protection of its environment.

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Local

Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change (Request for Advisory Opinion)

The Cabinet of Namibia, through Decision No. 14th/29.06.08.23/005, approved Namibia's participation in the Advisory Opinion on the obligations of States in respect of climate change before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). This participation follows the adoption of United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/77/276, which sought an Advisory Opinion from the ICJ on the obligations of states under international law regarding climate change. Under Article 95 of the Namibian […]

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Africa

Zambia’s foreign debt tragedy – what needs to happen to resolve the crisis

By Danny Bradlow, University of Pretoria Three years after defaulting on its foreign debt, Zambia is still trying to reach agreement with all its creditors on how to manage this situation. This has left the southern African country in a state of development finance limbo. It is handicapped in raising the funds needed to generate jobs, build infrastructure, provide health, education and social services and deal with climate change. Its president, […]

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