EnvironmentEnvironmental Policy or Agreement2026-05-20🇺🇸

UN adopts milestone climate resolution on states’ legal emissions obligations

source: United Nations General Assembly -> target: States

On 2026-05-20, the United Nations General Assembly in New York adopted a resolution affirming states' legal obligations to limit emissions in line with the 1.5°C target and prevent further climate harm. The resolution was backed by a vast majority of states and followed the ICJ advisory opinion on climate change obligations.

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