Iwasawa Yuji
Iwasawa Yuji is a prominent Japanese jurist currently serving as the President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial body of the United Nations. He is known for his expertise in international law and has played a vital role in addressing global issues such as climate change through legal frameworks. Under his leadership, the ICJ issued a significant advisory opinion on the legal obligations of states regarding climate change, highlighting the responsibilities of major polluters towards vulnerable nations.
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Judge Iwasawa Yuji stated that countries must develop ambitious plans to tackle climate change.
Top UN court says countries can sue each other over climate change
United Kingdom· 2025-07-23
Judge Iwasawa Yuji delivered the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice.
ICJ Delivers Major Victory for SIDS in climate change advisory opinion
Unknown· 2025-07-23Iwasawa Yuji is the president of the International Court of Justice who stated the legal obligations of states to combat climate change.
Países podem pedir reparações aos Estados responsáveis pelas alterações climáticas | Justiça climática
Portugal· 2025-07-23
Judge Iwasawa Yuji is the President of the International Court of Justice delivering the advisory opinion.
ICJ advisory opinion to be issued todayUnknown· 2025-07-23
Iwasawa Yuji will read the advisory opinion during a public session.
Tribunal Internacional de Justiça emite a 23 de Julho parecer climático histórico | Justiça climáticaPortugal· 2025-07-09
