🏦 What do central banks have to do with climate action? More than you think. The International Court of Justice’s Advisory Opinion makes clear: climate obligations extend to all State institutions. That puts financial authorities on notice. ➡️ Read our new analysis to learn more: bit.ly/4uisNB9

Insurers are squeezing affordable housing. A new @cplusc.bsky.social report shows rising insurance costs are making it harder to build, maintain, and repair homes: bit.ly/4uAmERL 🧵 But that's not all. As climate disasters grow, insurers are trapping homeowners and renters in a vicious cycle. 1/3

Europe's biggest environmental democracy gathering is happening this week! On June 3–4, the 1st European Forum on Environmental Human Rights Defenders kicks off at the @coe.int in Strasbourg to confront growing threats against those protecting our planet. 🧵👇1/5

Almost all ammonia, a key ingredient in fertilizers, is made from fossil fuels? Now, industry plans to quadruple US ammonia production. But ammonia is highly toxic & puts communities and nature at risk. We must phase-down ammonia and scale fossil-free energy & local food systems. 👉 bit.ly/3PrIxn1

Three developments over the last month have put solar geoengineering governance back on the map. A new blog from @mmchch.bsky.social unpacks what they mean — and what needs to happen next.

The #MilieudefensieVShell hearings just wrapped up in The Hague 🇳🇱. At the heart of the case brought by Milieudefensie and partner NGOs is a fundamental legal question: ❓Can a fossil fuel company be legally required to align its business model with climate science and human rights obligations❓ A 🧵

72/ The #ClimateCaseShell demonstrates again the importance of climate accountability. 🙌 huge word appreciation to all NGOs contributing to the case @milieudefensie.bsky.social @greenpeace.nl @dewaddenvereniging.bsky.social @actionaidnl.bsky.social @bothends.bsky.social @fossielvrijnl.bsky.social

Today we're in The Hague for the final stage of our first Climate Case against Shell. At the Supreme Court, we'll argue that Shell's legal duty to reduce its emissions must come with a specific figure: 45% by 2030. Want to learn more or follow along in real time? 🔗 bit.ly/49bTJee

STARTING NOW: 🇳🇱 The Dutch Supreme Court is hearing a landmark climate case that could reshape corporate climate accountability in Europe & beyond. Follow @duycks.bsky.social for live reporting from The Hague on the #MilieudefensieVShell hearings. 👇 More in the 🧵 & via @milieudefensie.bsky.social 👇

41/ 🎊 This level of diplomatic support is astonishing considering how the Advisory Opinions lays out clear legal obligations! 🙌 It was possible through the courage & vision of diplomats, from Vanuatu and beyond, & the broad mobilization of civil society under the leadership of Pacific & global youth

🎉 🥳 BIG win for #ClimateJustice: States at the UN just adopted a landmark resolution on climate accountability, reaffirming that climate action is a legal obligation. This is a powerful step for multilateralism, the rule of law & accountability. Read CSOs' statement: www.ciel.org/news/global-...

STARTING NOW! Together with nearly half a million people worldwide, we are closely watching TODAY's 🇺🇳 session. 👀Will States #VoteYESforClimateJustice and adopt the climate accountability resolution?👀 It's time to #ActOnTheClimateRuling!! Watch live: www.wy4cj.org

🔥 the 🇺🇳 UN General Assembly is about to be called upon to #VoteYesForClimateJustice as it considers an important resolution tabled by 🇻🇺 Vanuatu (and others) to welcome and build upon the historic #ClimateJustice ruling by the 🌐 ⚖️ International Court of Justice! 🧵⬇️ follow proceedings in thread below

Together with 455.000+ people across the globe, I'll be closely watching TODAY's UNGA session 🇺🇳 Will States #VoteYESforClimateJustice? 👀 🔗 Draft #ClimateAccountability resolution: docs.un.org/A/80/L.65 ⏯️ Tune in live (+/- 11am ET): webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1u... Time to #ActOnTheClimateRuling

📣 Today, States are set to adopt a key UN resolution to welcome & operationalize the International Court of Justice climate ruling. Will governments still stand for international law & #VoteYESForClimateJustice? 👀 We are watching [tune in at 6 pm CEST]: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1u... A 🧵

⚖️ #ClimateLitigation update: This Friday, May 22, the Dutch Supreme Court in The Hague 🇳🇱 will confront a defining legal question: Can a major fossil fuel company be legally required to reduce emissions in line with climate science? Follow the 🧵 for more info on the #MilieudefensieVShell hearings👇

The International Court of Justice has spoken. A #UNGA resolution led by Vanuatu & a core group of States turns the ruling into action to uphold intl. law & advance #ClimateJustice. The roadmap exists; political will is missing. All States must #ActOntheClimateRuling & co-sponsor the resolution!

#ActOnTheClimateRuling 📆 Adoption of UN General Assembly resolution welcoming ICJ #AdvisoryOpinion on State obligations on #ClimateChange expected on 20 May 📣UN #HumanRights Experts call on States to participate in good faith, with highest ambition & co-sponsor 🗝️https://tinyurl.com/2eyjm5fr

As the UN moves toward a vote on a climate accountability resolution, there’s a short window for states to step up. As @ciel.org points out, backing the ICJ’s climate ruling at the General Assembly is a real test of climate leadership and commitment to international law.

#HotFromThePress: The ICJ made it clear: States have a legal duty to prevent climate harm. Now, a 🇺🇳 UN resolution aims to turn that ruling into action. Read Vanuatu's @rregenvanu.bsky.social's powerful op-ed calling on States to #ActOnTheClimateRuling 👇 www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/u...

Highlighting the role #GENeva plays in implementing the #ICJ climate ruling, moderator Joie Chowdhury of @ciel.org underscores how the #ICJAO already makes clear States' obligation to prevent climate harm, calling upon all states to support & co-sponsor the #UNGA resolution.

#Live now! This briefing will present the final draft of the #UNGA resolution by #Vanuatu & a regionally diverse core group that endorses & builds upon the #ICJ climate ruling, moving from opinion to action. ▶️ tiny.cc/ICJ12May26 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOeF...

In a time of deep global division, the 🇺🇳 resolution backing the #ICJAOClimate ruling offers a path toward cooperation, accountability & meaningful climate justice. CIEL joins nearly 400K people & 75+ orgs. urging States to co-sponsor the resolution NOW & #ActOnTheClimateRuling.

⛓️‍💥 The fertilizer crisis is a fossil fuel crisis. It's time to break free! Today, war in the Gulf has sent fertilizer prices soaring again📈 The EU's reliance on synthetic fertilizers squeezes farmers, pollutes nature, harms health, and keeps our food tied to fossil fuels. 70+ orgs call for change👇

Join the diplomatic briefing in #GENeva presenting the final draft of the #UNGA resolution by #Vanuatu and a regionally diverse core group that endorses & builds upon the #ICJ climate ruling, moving from opinion to action. @ciel.org @wy4cj.bsky.social 📅 12 May, 16:00 CEST ▶️ tiny.cc/ICJ12May26

From Geneva 🇨🇭 to New York 🇺🇸, States, UN experts, civil society, and frontline communities are coming together in support of the forthcoming United Nations General Assembly resolution to operationalize the ICJ Advisory Opinion on climate change. Join these two key events on May 12. More info below👇

📣NEW OP-ED in @climatechangenews.com An upcoming UN resolution aimed at operationalizing the International Court of Justice climate ruling is a test of climate leadership. It could send a powerful message of commitment to climate action & the rule of law. 🧵 www.climatechangenews.com/2026/05/07/i...

To protect workers’ retirements, pension dollars must stop flowing to the industries driving the climate crisis. Yet many pension funds across the U.S.—including Washington State’s—remain invested in fossil fuels. 🧵 A short thread on what this means for younger workers and pensioners. 1/3

📣 Webinar alert: The African Court Climate Advisory Opinion & the Case for Climate Reparations. A stellar panel of experts will discuss climate justice, historical responsibility & pathways to reparations. 📅 12 May ⏰ 2pm EAT 🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

At a time when fragmentation between nations feels more visible than ever, the UN Resolution endorsing the International Court of Justice Climate Ruling offers a renewed commitment to international cooperation. 📢With the text now open for co-sponsorship, we call on States to support the resolution.

📢 Come work with us: We are hiring a #DevelopmentAssociate to help advance CIEL’s ambitious fundraising agenda by driving overall donor engagement through creative strategies and online appeals while also supporting the expansion of an individual major gift program. More info👇

📣STARTING NOW! Vanuatu is organizing a special briefing on the UN resolution on the International Court of Justice's landmark opinion on climate obligations A key vote this May will test where States stand on #ClimateJustice: for or against it. 👀 WATCH: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1j...

The Santa Marta Conference in Colombia has wrapped, signaling a shift in global climate politics. As countries flesh out roadmaps to move away from fossil fuels, CIEL experts were on the ground to provide insight into this historic moment. 1/8🧵👇 Read CIEL’s statement: bit.ly/4dfROHG

CIEL’s @dlevialvares.bsky.social joined @france24.com to discuss decoupling our economies from fossil fuels. Key takeaways from Santa Marta: 🌱 Moving to concrete action/roadmaps. 🌾 Decoupling food from fossil gas/fertilizers. 🔄 Changing systems (like food) over simple swaps. Watch: bit.ly/42FX3KI

Santa Marta closes—but something bigger has begun. For the first time, countries came together not to debate whether to phase out fossil fuels—but how to do it together. 🔗 bit.ly/4dfROHG This is a turning point. 🧵

🌎At the 25th UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, leaders, defenders, and legal experts explored how the climate advisory opinions can become real tools for accountability, territorial defense, and self-determination. 👉 Read more in CIEL & @escrnet.bsky.social blog: www.ciel.org/advisory-opi...

LIVE from Santa Marta: CIEL’s Nikki Reisch is joining a live broadcast with @wedonthavetime.bsky.social to unpack what’s emerging from the first Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels. 🎧 Tune in now for the live interview: youtube.com/live/4lkrxVYTc… 🧵1/2👇

📝 Governments at the Santa Marta Conference: this deserves your attention. As discussions on fossil fuel phaseout are underway, the Caribbean is threatened by a new wave of offshore oil and gas. 🔗 Our brief outlines how States can address the risks: bit.ly/4e9idrR

250+ legal experts worldwide: Phasing out fossil fuels is not a political choice—it’s a legal obligation. As leaders gather in SantaMarta, a new open letter calls on governments to act—ending expansion, subsidies, and delay. 👉 Read: bit.ly/41UFypF

As the 1st Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels kicks off today in Santa Marta, the conversation is shifting from “if” to “how”— and CIEL experts are sounding the alarm on the systems keeping the industry on life support as we prepare to pull the plug. 🧵1/7

340+ civil society groups worldwide are calling on governments to break free from ISDS — a system that lets corporations challenge climate action behind closed doors. At a time of urgent transition, this is a barrier we can’t afford. 👉 Read the statement: bit.ly/4cW8mEx

As 50+ countries prepare to meet in Santa Marta, the question is no longer if—it’s how to move beyond fossil fuels. Our experts Nikki Reisch and @lilifuhr.bsky.social break down what’s at stake + what must be delivered 👇 @commondreams.org: bit.ly/4w4GEx9 CIEL: bit.ly/4sGdKAl

🌊 As the Santa Marta Conference ramps up, the ocean must be front and center. Via Oceanographic Mag our campaigner @bruna-campos.bsky.social explains why a fossil fuel phaseout requires halting the expansion of offshore oil and gas and moving towards a #FossilFreeOcean. bit.ly/486vIER

As leaders gather in Santa Marta for the Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, our expert @dlevialvares.bsky.social explains why a fossil-free future must include tackling petrochemicals. 🧵 - 1/5 ⬇️

🌱✊ #EnvironmentalDemocracy update: CIEL will join the 1st European Forum on Environmental Human Rights Defenders—a new regional space strengthening protection for environmental defenders in Europe. Learn more: coe.int/en/web/reykj... A thread 🧵 [1/3]

The gap between what international courts say on climate change & what governments do is stark. But across the world & in UN fora, Indigenous leaders, civil society, and climate-vulnerable countries are working hard to turn global climate court rulings into action. READ 👇 grist.org/indigenous/a...

👀 Are you a journalist covering the 1st Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels (April 24-29)? CIEL will be in Santa Marta monitoring a wide range of issues. Learn more below and e-mail us at [email protected] to connect with our experts. 🔗 bit.ly/4sAIFxMy

🔴 An Indigenous climate leader and a human rights defender risk 20 years of imprisonment in Russia! www.fidh.org/en/issues/hu... #FreeDariaEgereva #FreeNataliaLeongardt #JusticeFor17

#UNPFII: CIEL joins 100+ civil society organizations in strongly condemning the arbitrary detention of Indigenous leader Daria Egereva and human rights defender Natalia Leongardt for their peaceful work defending human rights & the environment. READ: climaterights.org/wp-content/u...

✊🏽 Esta semana, la abogada senior de CIEL @viejadeambiente participará en el 25.º Foro Permanente de la ONU para las Cuestiones Indígenas (#UNPFII) en Nueva York. A 🧵