Top UN Court Says Treaties Compel Wealthy Nations to Curb Global Warming July 24, 2025 By Stephanie van den Berg and Alison Withers The United Nations’ highest court on Wednesday told wealthy countries they must comply with their international commitments to curb pollution...
World Court Is Poised to Mark Future Course of Climate Litigation July 23, 2025 By Stephanie van den Berg The United Nations’ highest court will deliver an opinion on Wednesday that is likely to determine the course of future...
International Court Begins Hearings That May Shape Global Climate Litigation December 2, 2024 By Stephanie van den Berg The United Nations’ top court [this] week begins hearings on the legal obligation of countries to fight climate change and...
Update: Shell Wins Appeal Against Landmark Dutch Climate Ruling November 12, 2024 By Stephanie van den Berg, Bart H. Meijer and Ron Bousso Oil and gas major Shell on Tuesday won an appeal against a landmark ruling that required it to accelerate carbon...
Families of MH17-Crash Victims Prepare for Painful Phase of Dutch Trial June 7, 2021 By Stephanie van den Berg AMSTERDAM – Families of people who died in the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 said they were preparing...