THE HAGUE, December 13, 2024 — The International Court of Justice (ICJ) today concluded its historic hearings on the world’s biggest problem: climate change. Over the past two weeks, 15 judges heard arguments from over 100 countries and International organizations on the legal obligations of States in the context of the climate crisis and the legal consequences of failing to uphold them.

UN Climate Change News, 10 December 2024 – The Paris Agreement Implementation and Compliance Committee (PAICC) held an event at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) last month to help Parties prepare for several upcoming submission cycles. This includes the communication of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) due next year, and the submission of Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs) ....

Demand freedom for Manahel Manahel al-Otaibi is serving an 11-year prison sentence in Saudi Arabia. A brave defender of women’s rights, a “terrorism” court gave her an incredibly harsh punishment merely for promoting women’s rights and expressing herself on social media. Sign the petition and demand the Saudi Arabian authorities free her immediately.

05 December 2024 United Nations Volunteers, Bonn. United Nations Volunteers calls everyone over the age of 18 to be part of a logo competition for the International Volunteer Year 2026.