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http://dx.doi.org/10.59704/69fe34b75c3a40b5 https://verfassungsblog.de/from-objectives-to-obligations/ From Objectives to Obligations - Unpacking Key ICJ Questions on Climate Obligations Amor-Jürgenssen, Theresa Rodríguez-Orúe, José Daniel eng 2024-12-30 electronic resource text/html ddc:342 Advisory Opinion Climate Crisis Fossil Fuel ICJ International Climate Law Internationaler Gerichtshof | Den Haag Paris Agreement Internationaler Gerichtshof | Den Haag Verfassungsblog Verfassungsblog--2366-7044 CC BY-SA 4.0 On December 13, 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) concluded the hearings of the advisory proceedings on State obligations in respect of Climate Change. On the last day of the hearings, judges posed four questions to participants to be answered within a one-week timeframe. The Judges enquired about State obligations in relation to fossil fuels; the interpretation of Article 4 of the Paris Agreement; the content of the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment; and the significance of declarations made by some States on becoming parties to the UN climate treaties. This blog post will provide a brief exploration of the first two questions and issues raised.