🌐 With #UNGA underway, States must uphold the international rule of law to prevent the continuation of genocide in Gaza. There can be no environmental justice while the universal nature of human rights faces such grave and flagrant violations. 🔗 Read our statement: bit.ly/3Iy1Bwi

⚡ ⚖️ 🌐 upcoming #𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Asmania v. Holcim Crucial hearing upcoming in Switzerland, this could set a precedent for holding climate polluters accountable. 📅 Wed, 3 Sept 2025 – starting at 8:30 am CEST 📍 Cantonal Parliament of Zug🇨🇭 👇 A brief thread🧵

🗣️ The #ClimateOpinion by the Inter-American Court of #HumanRights is clear: States must take action to STOP the climate crisis. ➡️ Swipe for our experts’ take. 👇 Read CIEL’s statement. #AOLetsGO 🔗 bit.ly/3I9M2KN

⚠️ TODAY IS THE DAY⚠️ 🔹 What must States do to prevent harm caused by climate change? 🔹How should States protect the most vulnerable? 🎥 WATCH the historic advisory opinion from the Inter-American Court of Human Rights LIVE: shorturl.at/GkNfD 📅Thu, 3 July | 16:00 UTC @joiec.bsky.social @ciel.org

⏲️in 30 mins: ⚖️🌐historic breakthrough expected for #ClimateJustice as InterAmerican Court of Human Rights delivers an authoritative judicial opinion on States' climate obligations. 👀Follow in real time via #AOLetsGo & the Court's streaming service 👇 shorturl.at/GkNfD

🆕 BLOG 👉 bit.ly/40gHOXJ (en español abajo) ⚖️ The Inter-American Court of #HumanRights is poised to make history with its upcoming Advisory Opinion on the #ClimateEmergency. 🔎 Learn how this decision could shape climate justice worldwide and help end the era of impunity for major polluters.

As #UNOC3 approaches, it's clear: a #FossilFreeOcean is no longer optional, but a moral and legal imperative. The fight for our oceans is urgent! Read more: bit.ly/3HtViJl

🔥 ⚖️ #ClimateLitigation history happening right now at Higher Court of Hamm🇩🇪: follow with us this precedent-setting ruling in #SaulvsRWE. 🗣️ Today's decision cld be a turning point in efforts to make polluters pay for climate harms. 🧵 thread with context, insights from the Court & legal arguments👇

We held officer elections! CIEL Unite is proud to have elected five members of CIEL staff to run our union representative executive council. Congratulations to our elected union admin, bargaining chairs, and stewarding chairs. #InternationalWorkersDay

CIEL Unite is grounded in the same principles that guide our staff. We believe in: ✊ building long-term power, ⚖️ advancing justice, and 👭👬🧑‍🤝‍🧑 ensuring representation. We’re looking forward to meeting CIEL at the bargaining table and working to find creative solutions to advance our core values.

No state, including Israel, should act with impunity, undermining international law. We call on the international community for urgent action and accountability.

Israel has killed 400+ Palestinians in the deadliest 24 hrs in Gaza since 2023, violating its own ceasefire agreement. Netanyahu, his US allies, & the oil companies fueling this genocide have blood on their hands. The genocide in Palestine must end today. bit.ly/3FQKIuX

We have an amazing lineup, including keynotes from @lienvandamme.bsky.social & @joiec.bsky.social! Also excited to welcome close friends @susanannsamuel.bsky.social & Alana Lancaster—and many more!

🔥 ⚖️ today: day 2 of #ClimateJustice hearing in #SaulvsRWE 🏛️ The Higher Regional Court in Hamm (🇩🇪) reviews if a #fossilfuels company can be held accountable for climate harms, potentially setting a historic precedent. 🐦 📝 I am reporting live from the Court's room. 🧵 🔽 thread below

🌊 Fossil fuel companies are expanding into ever deeper waters, endangering human rights and the environment. 📣 OUR NEW PUBLICATION exposes the many risks of offshore oil & gas and offers legal tools to prevent harm: bit.ly/offshore-off... ☝️Learn why NOW is the time for a #FossilFreeOcean

NOW: A hearing in Manhattan federal court over the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil. The judge opens by saying he's going to make the docket OPEN on Pacer; it's normally sealed for immigration cases like this. Following live for @CourthouseNews 🧵 (📸 @jrussjruss.bsky.social)

⭐A stellar line-up of panelists for the upcoming CIEL, WYCJ & PISFCC webinars on the historic climate hearings before the International Court of Justice! Don't miss them! 📅 12 March 3pm UTC: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 📅 13 March 7:30am UTC: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Breaking: Uplift welcomes a very sensible decision from the Court of Session invalidating the decision to approve the Rosebank oil field. Rosebank is a disaster for the climate & will do next to nothing to create the prosperity & stability that the UK needs. 🧵 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

As the 47th US President is sworn into office, vowing to dismantle critical environmental protections and human rights safeguards, CIEL reaffirms its unwavering commitment to justice, democracy, and a just and sustainable future for all. Read statement: bit.ly/3E4mdJY

The Gaza ceasefire is hope for millions devastated by 15mo of conflict. We urge Israel & its supporters to prevent further loss of life, enable aid, & pursue lasting peace & justice. This demands accountability for genocidal acts & violations of international law. bit.ly/3WlYXxu

This month, the world's highest court held hearings in what experts say is a landmark #climatejustice case, one that could have long-lasting impacts on climate law & governance Some highlights & key things to know (🧵) www.climateinthecourts.com/court-hearin...

Sharing moving arguments of #Tuvalu who will "not go quietly into the rising sea", Joie Chowdhury of @cielorg.bsky.social underscores this is a "watershed moment for #ClimateJustice, human rights and legal accountability" highlighting that reparations for climate harm is an obligation.

An excellent piece by @lienvandamme.bsky.social & @joiec.bsky.social on the urgent need for climate reparations as historic #ClimateJustice hearings unfold at the International Court of Justice this week. ⚖️ 🌍 #ClimateJusticeAtTheICJ @cielorg.bsky.social 👉 www.climatechangenews.com/2024/11/28/c...

Those harmed by the #ClimateCrisis have a #RightToRemedy incl. full #ClimateReparations ⚖️The International Court of Justice has a critical role to play in clarifying related obligations Read more @climatehome.bsky.social op-ed by @joiec.bsky.social & me 👇 www.climatechangenews.com/2024/11/28/c...

🚨 Observer access at #INC5 has been severely limited due to inadequate room capacity, jeopardizing transparency & accountability of critical #PlasticsTreaty negotiations. @unep.bsky.social & South Korea must act now to ensure inclusive, meaningful participation for all. Read more: bit.ly/4g3GbSV

COP29 is wrapping up this week and people are (finally) calling for the process to be overhauled to *maybe* reduce oil industry influence over it. New documents we uncovered reveal they used a little known UN org to infiltrate from jump. First of three stories: drilled.media/news/IPIECA1

🚨🔥In 2 weeks, we will enter a historic moment as Advisory Proceedings on #ClimateJustice enter public phase at ⚖️ 🇺🇳International Court of Justice 🫵📢 Now: it’s your turn to step up & show solidarity with Pacific Islanders 🧵See in thread some concrete steps YOU can take👇👇👇

The UN has now formally found Israel's genocide "consistent with genocide", including the use of weaponized starvation. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

"every fraction of a degree matters" is true as hell. In the same way that releasing CO2 hurts people and planet, avoiding its release saves us from potential harm This isn't some saccharine 'hopeful' message: it's the hard, inarguable physical reality. www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/w...

The #ClimateCrisis is a #HumanRights crisis. Today CIEL's @lienvandamme.bsky.social spoke at a #COP29 side event to highlight the need for effective remedy & reparations for climate harm. A mini 🧵

#AOLetsGo: The International Court of Justice will soon hear from 100+ States to inform its ambitious climate opinion: the compass we need to navigate towards a safe & just future Today we joined a powerful action to demand #ClimateJustice & climate accountability inside & outside #COP29.

🌍 ⚖️ The #ClimateICJAO petition, led by Pacific students, is calling on the judges of the International Court of Justice to deliver a strong climate advisory opinion grounded in #ClimateJustice, #HumanRights & best available science. 👉🏽 Sign & share: www.globalcitizen.org/en/action/st...

The International Court of Justice will hold public hearings in their climate change advisory opinion proceedings: 2-13 Dec. Full schedule: shorturl.at/xUQtb Will State arguments in Court match their claims of climate leadership?👉🏽 Follow live in Dec: webtv.un.org/en #AOLetsGo #ClimateLitigation

Our @mikedigirolamo.bsky.social spoke with National Geographic photographer Kiliii Yuyan about his latest project, “The Guardians of Life: Indigenous Stewards of Living Earth.” Listen here or find the Mongabay Newscast via your favorite podcast app:

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — South Africa launches case at UN's top court accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza.

The pushback from professors here is exactly what this moment requires. Rufo presents a cartoonish caricature of what college faculty are but crumbles at the slightest engagement with ones who aren’t figments of his imagination www.austinchronicle.com/daily/news/2...

!!!! IPCC doing a joint press conference with Al Jaber !!!! - starting right now #COP28 www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaKK...

🚨 🌐 New Op-Ed Alert from @lienvandamme.bsky.social & @joiec.bsky.social via Geneva Solutions: As climate havoc escalates, their piece calls for climate reparations at scale, also beyond the #LossandDamageFund set to be adopted at #COP28. Here's a breakdown: 🧵👇 genevasolutions.news/climate-envi...

As COP28 is set to adopt a Loss And Damage Fund that will not deliver justice or remedy, read @joiec.bsky.social & my op-ed about what (else) is needed to deliver climate reparations at scale - in line with human rights obligations. genevasolutions.news/climate-envi...

"Marches in Washington, New York, Las Vegas and other cities are extending a stretch of loud calls for a cease-fire and lifting of the siege." www.nytimes.com/2023/11/04/u...

Massive national march to demand a ceasefire in Gaza happening in Washington DC right now.

As #TC5 concludes, the #LossAndDamage Fund recommendations do not include key asks of the Global South. The bullying tactics of the US have hugely diminished the transformative potential of the Fund. Unconscionable at a time when devastating climate harm requires urgent redress. #ClimateJusticeNow

🚨New #TC5 #LossandDamage Fund text is unacceptable, stripping away every principle (incl human rights & CBDR!!) that could ensure the Fund delivers for those at the frontlines of the #ClimateCrisis. 🚨The US must stop its bullying tactics to weaken negotiations! #ClimateJusticenotClimateColoniality

The number of Palestinian children killed in Gaza over the past 3 weeks has exceeded the number of children who died in conflict zones around the world each year since 2019, according to human rights groups

This recently published introduction completes a GJ Special Section featuring 9 fantastic papers on environmental justice in the Caribbean: 'The contours of environmental justice in the Caribbean' by April Karen Baptiste & Stacy-ann Robinson See below for papers 🧵 doi.org/10.1111/geoj... #geosky

ICJ sets Feb 2024 date for public hearings on "request for an advisory opinion in respect of the Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem" #intlaw www.icj-cij.org/sites/defaul...

🔥last night, 🇺🇳 UN negotiations towards establishment of Loss & Damage Fund collapse upon 🇺🇸US & 🇪🇺EU insistence that fund be hosted by World Bank, further undermining prospects for #COP28 🔗link to @Politico's article, feat. analysis by my colleague Lien Vandamme: www.politico.eu/article/us-e...