Caribbean countries are turning to the International Court of Justice to clarify the financial responsibilities of major polluters for climate-related damages, hoping to break the cycle of debt caused by increasingly destructive hurricanes.
Natricia Duncan reports for The Guardian.
In short:
- Caribbean islands are pressing the ICJ to issue an opinion that could hold major polluting nations financially accountable for climate damage.
- The region faces escalating debts due to frequent, severe storms, with some countries attributing up to 40% of their debt to climate disasters.
- The ICJ’s decision could pave the way for debt relief and financial contributions from developed nations to assist in recovery efforts.
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