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While the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is not “blind” to political context or the human suffering behind many cases, its main job is to be the interpreter of international law in disputes between States, said the newly appointed President of the UN World Court, Yuji Iwasawa.This year, ICJ issued two advisory opinions that made headlines: one that decided Israel must allow aid to flow freely into Palestine and another ruling that countries have a responsibility to protect the environment.Mr. Iwasawa spoke to UN News's Ileana Exaras about the functions and responsibilities of the court, the significance of advisory opinions and what he'd like to accomplish throughout his tenure. 

(00:00): Bør man ikke vente på at ICJ kommer med deres konklusion - om der er eller ikke er folkemord i Gaza? Medvirkende: Bent Blüdnikow, historiker og journalist.(10:00): Har Moderaterne islamiske symboler på samtlige af deres 71 spidskandidaters kommunalvalgsplakater? Medvirkende: Jesper Petersen, islamforsker ved Københavns Universitet.(19:00): Kommer en ny busrute til at gøre det mere attraktivt for læger i København at arbejde på Lolland? Medvirkende: Trine Birk Andersen, regionsrådsformand i Region Sjælland. Værter: Mathias Wissing og Peter MarstalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sat down with Hillel Neuer, Executive Director of UN Watch, to expose the corruption and hypocrisy within the United Nations and how it has become one of the world's biggest enablers of antisemitism and terror.From the Soviet Union's 1975 campaign declaring “Zionism is racism” to today's Hamas apologists like Francesca Albanese, Neuer reveals how the UN was captured by authoritarian regimes and weaponised against Israel. He details how organisations like UNRWA have been infiltrated by Hamas operatives, turning schools and aid programmes into fronts for jihad — all funded by Western taxpayers.Neuer explains why the so-called “rules-based international order” never truly existed, how the Human Rights Council became a haven for dictatorships, and why Britain and Europe continue to bankroll organisations that indoctrinate children to hate.A shocking and essential conversation on the UN's betrayal of its founding principles, the persistence of antisemitism in international institutions, and the urgent need for moral courage and reform in the West.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To see more exclusive content and interviews consider subscribing to my substack here: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshallInsta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshallLinktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters 0:00 Introduction2:59 Francesca Albanese and the UN's Inconsistencies 5:16 Albanese's Support for Hamas and Anti-Semitism8:03 The UN Human Rights Council and Its Members 11:00 The UN's Political Nature and the ICJ 13:24 The UN's Decline and the Soviet Influence17:17 The 1975 UN Resolution on Zionism29:52 UNRWA's Role and Its Radicalisation 34:24 UNRWA's Operations and Corruption52:15 The Need for De-Radicalisation and Reform 55:04 The Role of the UN and Future Reforms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Purple Political Breakdown, where we cut through the noise and dive deep into the stories shaping America today. Host Radell Lewis brings you nuanced political analysis that goes beyond partisan talking points.In this episode, we cover:International Crisis Points - The fragile Gaza ceasefire brokered by Trump envoys faces mounting challenges as violence continues despite the October 10th agreement. We examine the hostage crisis, ICJ rulings, and what this means for Middle East stability. Plus, major U.S. policy shifts on Ukraine including new sanctions on Russian oil companies and lifting restrictions on long-range missiles.Trump's Pardon Power - Breaking down Trump's controversial clemency grants to George Santos and Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao. What do these pardons reveal about executive power, accountability, and conflicts of interest in the current administration?Historic Resistance - Analysis of the massive "No Kings" protests that drew 7 million Americans to the streets on October 18th, making it the largest single-day demonstration in U.S. history. We explore Trump's inflammatory response, the government shutdown context, and what this movement means for American democracy.Education Under Siege - Trump's "college university compact" is threatening academic freedom at major institutions like MIT, UVA, and Dartmouth. We discuss the UT Austin professor dismissed for "ideological differences" and what federal funding threats mean for higher education independence.Sports Betting Scandal - Federal charges against NBA coach Chauncey Billups and player Terry Rozier expose a rigged poker network with Mafia ties and insider betting schemes. 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Few people have shaped the public perception and debate about with as much eloquence and precision as Philippe Sands, who combines a distinguished career as a human rights lawyer with writing a series of books on themes such as justice, memory, and personal and family history. During the discussion series MQ Gespräche a the Museumsquartier in Vienna I spoke to Philippe about his new book 38 Londes Street, Nazi War Criminals and the Pinochet dictatorship, and about the arch of history that spans form 1930s Lemberg to London in 2025. In the second part of our conversation, we touch more contemporary developments about international law and lawlessness, the delicate question of when a mass killing must be considered genocide and whether it matters, and the importance of pragmatism in the pursuit of justice.The MQ Gespräche is a series of public discussions in which I invite prominent intellectuals to reflect about current questions. Allow me to say thank you to the Bruno Kreisky Forum, the IWM in Vienna, and the Museumsquartier, wonderful partners in this project.Support the show

Hii leo jaridani tunakuletea mada kwa kina inayoangazia siku ya Umoja wa Mataifa na tutasikia kutoka mashinani wananchi na asasi za kiraia zina yapi ya kusema kuhusu shirika hili kubwa na la kipekee linalounganisha nchi wanachama 193 duniani.Mashirika manne ya Umoja wa Mataifa lile la uhamiaji IOM, la kuhudumia wakimbizi UNHCR, la Kuhudumia watoto UNICEF na la mpango wa chakula duniani WFP leo yametoa wito wa dharura kwa dunia kuchukua hatua mara moja kukabiliana na janga la kibinadamu linaloongezeka nchini Sudan. Zaidi ya watu milioni 30 wanahitaji msaada, nchini humo wakiwemo watoto milioni 15 na wakimbizi karibu milioni moja.Mahakama ya Kimataifa ya Haki (ICJ) jana Oktoba 22 ilisema Israeli lazima itimize majukumu yake kama “anayekalia kimabavu” kwa kuhakikisha kuwa msaada unaweza kupita bila vizuizi na kwa kuheshimu haki za Umoja wa Mataifa na mashirika mengine ya kibinadamu yanayofanya kazi katika Ardhi ya Palestina Iliyokaliwa kwa Mabavu. Katibu Mkuu wa Umoja wa Mataifa António Guterres ameelezea maoni hayo ya ICJ kuwa “muhimu sana,” akiongeza kuwa yametolewa wakati ambapo Umoja wa Mataifa unafanya kila juhudi kuongeza kasi ya misaada kuingia Gaza baada ya kusitishwa kwa mapigano.Nchini Kenya, wahudumu wa afya waliokuwa wakisubiri hadi siku 15 kupata malipo sasa wanapokea pesa ndani ya saa 72 pekee, shukrani kwa mfumo mpya wa malipo ya kidijitali uliotolewa na Shirika la Sfya la Umoja wa Mataifa WHO na Wizara ya Afya ya nchi hiyo. Mfumo huu unapeleka fedha moja kwa moja kwenye pochi za simu za wafanyakazi, ukipunguza ucheleweshaji, gharama na kuongeza motisha. Wafanyakazi zaidi ya 120,000 sasa wanafaidika, kuboresha ufanisi wa kampeni za chanjo na juhudi za kudhibiti polio.Mwenyeji wako ni Anold Kayanda, karibu!

Green energy shunned by the Trump Administration, we examine how this affects US economy, energy costs and green technology leadership. [ dur: 22mins. ] Shannon Gibson is Associate Professor of Political Science, International Relations, and Environmental Studies at the University of Southern California. She's also the author of Climate Change or Social Change? Environmental and … Continue reading Scholars' Circle – Trump's anti-green energy policies ; ICJ climate change ruling for all affected states – October 19, 2025 →

Join Lara Bird-Leakey as she summarises the latest ICJ AO into the role of the UN in Gaza.Yesterday the ICJ delivered an Advisory Opinion (AO) on the Obligations of Israel in relation to the Presence and Activities on the UN, other international organisations and third states in the relation to the Occupied Palestinian Territory.Within this Advisory Opinion the Court confirmed that Israel has an obligation to:i. Respect and protect all relief and medical personal facilities,ii. Respect the prohibition against forcible transfer and deportation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories,iii. To respect the prohibition on the use of starvation against civilians as a method of war,iv. That as an occupying power, Israel has an obligation under international human rights law to fulfil the human rights of the occupied territory, including through the activities of UNWRA and the UN.As well as finding that Israel has not submitted evidence to substantiate their claim linking Hamas to UNWRA.Listen along as Lara summarises this AO and discusses it's impact here in the UK.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 191-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 27,457 on turnover of 7.7-billion N-T. The market lost ground on Wednesday as selling was focused on large cap semiconductor stocks after the teach heavy Nasdaq lost ground on Wall Street overnight. Analysts say many investors opted to turn cautious about a possible major pullback (退卻，拉回) on the main board from recent strong showingd and opted to lock in profits from previous sessions. Shin Kong Life to end Taipei land contract to make way for Nvidia's TaiwanHQ Shin Kong Life Insurance say its willing to relinquish the surface rights to two plots of land in the Beitou-Shilin Technology Park to allow Nvidia to build it's new headquarters in Taipei. Shin Kong Life Chairman Mark Wei made the announcement at press conference - telling reporters that company's board has decided to terminate its contract with the Taipei City government, contingent upon the reimbursement (報銷) of land development costs. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an says the city government will now meet with Shin Kong Life to negotiate the contract termination. Red alert lifted for Matai'an Creek barrier lake after one month The Central Emergency Operations Center has lifted the red alert for Hualien's Matai'an Creek barrier lake and says monitoring of the area has now returned to normal levels. According to center chief coordinator Ji Lien-cheng, the criteria (標準) for lifting the alert has been met, as the water level in the lake is now stable, dredging operations in the river are ongoing and evacuation plans have been drafted. Ji says the temporary embankment has also been strengthened. The barrier lake formed in July and overflowed after a dam collapsed on September 23. The Central Emergency Operations Center has said it could take up to five years for recovery work to be completed in the townships affected by the flooding. ICJ says Israell can't use starvation as method of war The International Court of Justice has announced that Israel can't use starvation as a method of warfare and must ensure the basic needs of the people in Gaza are met. This advisory opinion issued by the United Nations' top court isn't legally binding (具有法律約束力) and has been described by Israeli officials as "shameful." William Denselow reports from the ICJ in The Hague. Canada to Double NonUS Exports in Next Decade Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he's setting a goal for the country to double its non-U.S. exports in the next decade, saying Canada's former strengths based on close ties to the United States have become vulnerabilities. Carney reiterated in an evening speech that the decades-long process of an ever-closer economic relationship between the Canadian and U.S. economies is now over. He says "the U.S. has fundamentally changed its approach to trade", and Canada "can't rely on one foreign partner". More than 75% of Canada's exports go to the U.S. Tensions between the neighbors and longtime allies have eased (緩和) slightly in recent months as Carney tries to get a trade deal with Trump, but tariffs are taking a toll, particularly in the aluminum, steel, auto and lumber sectors. Carney says Canada is e re-engaging China and India. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 行人過馬路要注意安全！ 沒有路權時不要通行，穿越馬路請遵守號誌燈指示，注意來車與周圍環境，步行安全最重要，保護自己也保護他人。

Clement Manyathela speaks to Oscar Van Heerden, International relations expert exploring what AIPAC is and its influence in US politics . They also touch on some of the decisions that AIPAC has influenced in foreign policy and how younger voters are now viewing the lobby group. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump may have declared the war on Gaza over, but a welcome-but-shaky ceasefire and lasting peace are not the same thing. On this episode of After America, Judge Navi Pillay, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and 2025 Sydney Peace Prize Laureate, joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss accountability in international law and the prerequisites for genuine peace. This discussion was recorded on Monday 13 October 2025. Details of Judge Navi Pillay’s Australian events are available on the Sydney Peace Foundation website. Dead Centre: How political pragmatism is killing us by Richard Denniss is available now via Australia Institute Press. Guest: Navi Pillay, Chair of the United Nations Human Rights Council Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @emmashortis Show notes: Israel has committed genocide in the Gaza Strip, UN Commission finds, Office of the High Commissioner, United Nations Human Rights (September 2025) Summary of ICJ’s Order of 24 May 2024, United Nations (May 2024) 2025 Peace Prize Citation: Navi Pillay, Sydney Peace Foundation (2025) Beyond the Two-State Solution: Policy responses to the Destruction of Palestine and the Insecurity of Israel, the Australia Institute (February 2025) Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au.Support After America: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of the NdB Sunday Show, Advocate Mark Oppenheimer of the Johannesburg Bar tells Chris Steyn “there may very well be an argument that the South African government itself has been either complicit or silent in the face of genocidal speech”. He was speaking after President Cyril Ramaphosa and former Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor made it clear that South Africa would press ahead with its ICJ genocide case against Israel - despite the Middle East Peace Pact. “…it would be interesting if the Israelis were to...take South Africa to court in a parallel piece of litigation." Oppenheimer commends the visit to Israel by two granddaughters of the late President Nelson Mandela, and their balanced view in contrast with their cousin Mandla who was detained and deported after the flotilla intercept. As for the Madlanga Commission, Oppenheimer fears that South African are suffering from “commission fatigue” - and warns: “…the ANC government might want to bear in mind that there's only so much you can do to the poor and the oppressed before they rise up against you and... slit your throats or do other terrible things to you as we've seen in other countries abroad.” Oppenheimer, who also specialises in municipal law, shares his thoughts on the Jo'burg Mayoral race - and shares his “unusual way of solving” the crisis in the City. He also gives the backstory to the case of Professor Adam Mendelsohn at UCT which stands to lose as much a billion rand in funding because of its anti-Israel stance.

In this episode, 39 Essex Chambers' barristers Camilla ter Haar and Ruth Keating discuss the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) landmark Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of climate change.

Headlines //  - Seven Australians have been abducted from the Global Sumud Flotilla by the Israeli government- New housing index released by the Council to Homeless Persons (CHP) has revealed that the housing crisis in Victoria is deepening- New polling has found that the majority of Australians oppose the genocide in Gaza and want action from the Australian government- Last Wednesday 1 October, long overdue pay rises were announced for aged care workers 7:15AM // Scheherezade is a researcher and campaigner with Elbit Out of Victoria, a member of the Free Palestine Naarm Coalition, and is a fellow presenter here on 3CR. On Sunday 5 October, Scheherazade spoke at the Free Palestine rally in Naarm about solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla, and about resistance movements and protests happening in Morocco.  7:30AM // Rita is an organiser with Greeks for Palestine and Menzies for Palestine, and spoke at the Free Palestine rally in Naarm over the weekend. Rita works in higher education and has been mobilising students and teachers on campus to cut university ties with companies profiting from the genocide and campaigns for campus divestment and academic solidarity with Palestine. In her speech, Rita speaks about the power of resistance, the need for us to reckon with the legacy of genocide in so-called Australia, and the fight for a free Palestine as a struggle for freedom from colonial domination. Following Rita's speech, we hear from Scheherazade again who speaks about so-called Australia's involvement in the weapons pipeline and an upcoming event on 17 October.  7:45AM// Diana Buttu is a Palestinian Canadian lawyer, analyst, and a former legal advisor to the Palestine Liberation Organization, currently living in Haifa in Occupied Palestine. Last Thursday 2nd October she joined Ahmed Alabadla from the Palestine Justice Movement Sydney in a webinar with her perspectives on current events, Israeli perspectives, and the future of activism in the west. This was an excerpt from that conversation, with Diana's analysis on the recent international recognition of Palestinian statehood, beginning with her response to the assertion that international legal systems - specifically the ICC and ICJ - may not be that effective. 8:00AM// Xan is a researcher with Elbit Out of Victoria campaign. They spoke with Phuong about the Future Fund report that looks into its investment in Elbit Systems. The company supplies approximately 80% of the land-based weapons and equipment and 85% of the combat drones used by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF). In this interview Xan talks about the major findings of the report, the ongoing calls for divestment and other sovereign wealth funds who have successfully divested from Israeli companies. To read the report you can go to the Free Palestine Coalition Naarm website, https://www.freepalestinecoalitionnaarm.com/. You can also hear Xan present on 3CR's Uprise Radio, on Wednesdays from 5:30pm to 6:00pm. 8:15AM// Nour Salman is a Palestinian activist based in Naarm. In the lead-up to the vigil tonight, Nour is joining us today to speak about the importance of the vigil, and the significance of this day. The vigil will commence with a procession starting from the MPavilion at 5 pm, followed by a vigil at Parliament House from 6.30- 7.30 pm. For more information please visit @freepalestinecoalition.naarm on Instagram. Songs:  Ya Tal3een - Dana SalahLover's Hymn - El-Funoun Dance TroupeI Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free - Yara

In this landmark episode, Professor William Schabas — one of the world's foremost experts on international criminal law and the legal architect behind much of our modern understanding of genocide — joins The Voices of War to unpack the explosive legal and political debates surrounding Israel's war in Gaza.

In July 2025, The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a unanimous advisory opinion affirming that states have legal obligations under international law to prevent environmental harm and uphold human rights while reducing emissions to stay within 1.5°C of warming. For Small Island Developing States (SIDS), this was a remarkable victory. But what are the political and legal implications, and how can big polluters be held to account? In this episode, Emily and Matt interview six people involved in the process to an offer a thorough expert account of what the ICJ opinion really means for SIDS. Featuring:Emily Wilkinson (host) | RESI Director and Principal Research Fellow at ODI GlobalMatthew Bishop (host) | RESI Director and Senior Lecturer at the University of SheffieldOdo Tevi | Permanent Representative of Vanuatu to the United NationsShiv Shankar | Tuvalu Ambassador for Oceans and Climate Change, Special Envoy to The Commonwealth, and Permanent Representative to UNESCO and the UNFCCBryce Rudyk | Director, International Environmental Law Program, New York University and Senior Legal Advisor to the AOSIS ChairNadia Sánchez Castillo-Winckels | Founder and Director, Climate Legal ConsultingCoral Pasisi | Director of Climate Change and Sustainability, Pacific CommunityFrancesco Sindico | Professor International Law, University of Strathclyde, and Co-Director of C2LIResources:Programme page | Resilient and Sustainable Islands Initiative (RESI)ICJ Opinion | Obligations of States in Respect of Climate ChangeEmily, Matt and Nadia's op-ed | Why a chain of tiny Pacific islands wants an international court opinion on responsibility for the climate crisisOdo's homepage | Ambassador Odo Tevi on LinkedInShiv's homepage | Ambassador Shiv Shankar on LinkedInNadia's homepage with links to readings | Nadia Sánchez Castillo-WinckelsBryce's homepage with links to readings | Bryce Rudyk at NYUCoral's homepage | Coral Pasisi at SPCFrancesco's Book | Research Handbook on Climate Change LitigationC2LI Website | Climate Change Legal Initiative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded at the Beyond Borders International Festival in Scotland, this episode tackles one of the most pressing questions in UK and international politics: Why does recognition of the State of Palestine matter—now, in 2025?Host Diana Safieh is joined by two leading voices:Humza Yousaf, former First Minister of Scotland and the first Muslim to hold the role. A lifelong advocate for justice in Palestine, he speaks movingly about the issue as both a political leader and as a family member of Palestinians trapped in Gaza.Sir Vincent Fean, former British Consul-General in Jerusalem and trustee of the Britain Palestine Project, who brings diplomatic and historical insight into Britain's responsibilities and opportunities.

The US government has, six times now, unilaterally vetoed resolutions in the UN Security Council that called for peace and a ceasefire in Gaza. Meanwhile, a United Nations commission stated conclusively that Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people, with the full support of the United States, under both Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Ben Norton reports. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thjVQp9wafs Topics 0:00 US vetoes 6 UN Gaza resolutions 1:24 China calls for peace 2:04 Israel creates famine in Gaza 3:29 UN commission report on Israeli genocide 4:15 Legal definition of genocide 6:06 UN inquiry on genocide in Gaza 7:37 USA sells weapons to Israel 9:06 Genocide experts' opinion 9:50 ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu 10:43 ICJ case against Israel 11:36 Trump's plan to take over Gaza 13:26 US & Israel want "real estate bonanza" 14:11 Colonialism 15:28 Trump withdraws US from UN bodies 18:46 US imperialism vs the world 21:12 Outro

(01:00): B.T-journalist afviser: Kommer ikke til at anerkende dom fra ICJ. Medvirkende: Jotam Confino, mellemøstkorrespondent på B.T. (26:00): I dag udløber FN's Generalforsamlings frist for, at Israel skal afslutte besættelsen af de palæstinensiske områder. Medvirkende: Ole Wæver, fredsforsker og professor i statskundskab på Københavns Universitet. Værter: Mathias Wissing og Peter Marstal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En uafhængig FN-undersøgelseskommission har konkluderet, at Israel begår folkedrab i Gaza. Kommissionen skriver, at Israel agerer med "hensigt om at udslette palæstinenserne i området." Christian Friis Bach er formand for Det Udenrigspolitiske Nævn og udenrigsordfører for partiet Venstre og mener, at man skal tage rapporten meget alvorligt, men fortæller samtidig, at man fra dansk side ikke kan konkludere noget, før Den Internationale Domstol i Haag, ICJ, kommer med en konklusion. Værter: Peter Marstal og Mathias Wissing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recent advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on states' obligations regarding climate change was celebrated globally for providing clarity on countries' legal obligation to prevent climate harm, but was also appreciated by island nations for its additional certainty on their maritime boundaries remaining intact regardless of sea level rise. This week on Mongabay's podcast, environmental lawyer Angelique Pouponneau, a Seychelles native and lead negotiator for the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), explains these victories, their legal implications, and how they matter for small island nations. She says Small Island Developing States (SIDS) face a multitude of, “one of which [was] this idea of the shrinking exclusive economic zones.” Exclusive economic zones are the waters that lie within the jurisdiction of a nation, usually 200 nautical miles (370 kilometers) from its shore. With the ICJ advisory opinion, there's now legal certainty that this zone will remain within the jurisdiction of a state, even if its shoreline shrinks as a result of rising seas due to climate change. “What island nations were trying to guard against through state practice was essentially if there were ever to be loss of territory, it would not mean loss of exclusive economic zone,” Pouponneau says. Subscribe to or follow the Mongabay Newscast wherever you listen to podcasts, from Apple to Spotify, and you can also listen to all episodes here on the Mongabay website. Mike DiGirolamo is a host & associate producer for Mongabay based in Sydney. He co-hosts and edits the Mongabay Newscast. Find him on LinkedIn and Bluesky. Image Credit: Island in the South Pacific, Fiji. Image by Rhett A. Butler/Mongabay. ---- Timecodes (00:00) The importance of the SIDS alliance (10:09) 'Wins' in the ICJ advisory opinion (17:38) What about enforcement? (21:29) Maritime boundaries will remain (27:38) What are sustainable ‘blue economies?' (32:32) Concerns about development & ‘debt for nature' (42:12) Frustrations with Global Plastic Treaty negotiations (45:50) Looking to the BBNJ treaty

Israeli settlements in the West Bank are illegal under international law. And yet, the Israeli government just approved almost 3,500 more of these homes. Meanwhile, settler violence against Palestinians is rising. So, who are the settlers and why are they allowed to exist outside the law?

Extinction Rebellion's co-founder Clare Farrell and conservation scientist Dr Charlie Gardner team up once more to discuss issues and stories they feel are not getting enough airtime. They want to make sure that the latest news in science and important reports that are relevant to the climate and ecological crisis are flagged and explained in ways that are easy to understand.EPISODE 27: International judges back climate justice, the cost of decarbonisation, and narrative warsIn this episode Clare and Charlie discuss the recent ICJ ruling on the obligations of states, the new OBR Fiscal Risks and Sustainability report, the role of narrative framings in the climate culture war, and Clare's recent trip to Lorentz to workshop strategy.REFERENCESICJ ruling on obligations of states:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/icjs-climate-ruling-goes-far-beyond-legal-battles-between-ztcje/OBR Fiscal Risks and Sustainability report:https://www.carbonbrief.org/obr-net-zero-is-much-cheaper-than-thought-for-uk-and-unchecked-global-warming-far-more-costly/What messages might Reform be vulnerable to?https://strongmessagehere.substack.com/p/what-messages-might-reform-be-vulnerable?utm_campaign=posts-open-in-app&triedRedirect=trueDemocratization of provisioning systems by Julia Steinberger https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15487733.2024.2401186#abstractart--------------------- Please, share, comment, subscribe, like, mobilise, and donate! https://chuffed.org/xr/uk

On July 23rd the United Nations' International Court of Justice (ICJ) announced its highly-anticipated climate advisory opinion. The opinion represents a watershed moment because the court ruled states or countries are accountable for contributing to anthropogenic warming or for their GHG emissions. Consequently, the ICJ concluded countries are legally obligated to ensure the climate is protected from GHG emission, if not, countries - and private actors such as healthcare - can be held culpable for failing to do so. Though an advisory opinion the ICJ ruling has significant implications for US healthcare largely because US healthcare annually accounts for a massive amount of GHG emissions at over 600 MMT of CO2e and the federal government has neither enacted legislation nor promulgated regulations that require healthcare mitigate its GHG emissions. Not surprisingly, healthcare has ignored the 2023 UN resolution that requested the ICJ opinion and now the opinion. The ICJ opinion is at: https://www.icj-cij.org/case/187/advisory-opinionsThe Columbia University Sabin Center's Climate Change Law Blog ICJ symposium writings are at: https://blogs.law.columbia.edu/climatechange/category/blog-series/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thehealthcarepolicypodcast.com

On the 23rd of July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued its long-awaited Advisory Opinion on the obligations of states in respect to climate change. The Advisory Opinion makes clear that states have far-reaching obligations under international law to prevent harm to the climate system and that breaching such obligations could result in having to make reparations, among other things.   So, what impact might the ICJ's ruling have on international climate diplomacy and action, including climate-related litigation? To find out, Anna and Bhargabi speak to Dr Margaretha Wiwerinke-Singh, who is an Associate Professor of Sustainability Law at the University of Amsterdam and who lead the legal team of Vanuatu and the Melanesian Spearhead Group throughout the ICJ proceedings, and Dr Maria Antonia Tigre, who is the Director of Global Climate Change Litigation at the Sabin Centre at Columbia University.   To learn more about the ICJ's Advisory Opinion, read this Chatham House expert comment and/or listen to this Climate Briefing interview with Ralph Regenvanu, who at the time of the interview served as Vanuatu's Minister of Climate Change Adaptation, Meteorology and Geo-Hazards, Energy, Environment and Disaster Risk Management.

Episode 129 of the Uncovering Anomalies Podcast dives into the strange convergence of UFO disclosure and end-times prophecy.Topher and Adam unpack Avi Loeb's “messiah,” wild predictions tied to 3I/ATLAS, and the growing chorus of voices warning of imminent apocalypse. From Elizondo's legal team to ICJ judges declaring “the end times,” the narrative of disclosure is being woven into religion, geopolitics, and chaos itself.We also explore how the UFO conversation is increasingly being anchored in Abrahamic frameworks — ensuring old institutions of power remain unchallenged — while AI, finance, and global conflict swirl into the same apocalyptic storylines.Are we witnessing genuine prophecy, manipulation, or just the latest evolution of the UFO control system? Tune in to find out.

Jewish Diaspora Report - Episode 167  On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan discusses the way that definitions are changing, whether it is on Wikipedia or in International Law, in order to demonize Israel. Who is doing this and why? We look into how the world is trying to change the past, present and future using false definitions of words like "Genocide" and "Famine".Explore these challenging issues and join the Jewish Diaspora Report for future episodes on issues of Politics, Culture, Current Events and more!   Check us out on Instagram @jdr.podcastSend us a textSupport the show

On 23 July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered a historic advisory opinion on climate change. While not legally binding, the opinion confirms that states have obligations under international law to prevent environmental harm, including from greenhouse gas emissions, and that these duties extend to regulating private actors. In this episode of ESG Matters, host Elena Lambros, a partner in our Risk Advisory practice, is joined by legal experts from across our global disputes and arbitration teams, including Arne Fuchs, James Clarke, and Erin Eckhoff. Together, they unpack the implications of the ICJ’s opinion and what it could mean for climate-related litigation, corporate liability, and governance standards around the world. They explore developments across key jurisdictions including, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK and examine how legal systems are beginning to engage with the idea of a climate change duty of care. They also consider how courts may treat climate inaction, what this means for companies with high-emission operations or supply chains, and why boards and legal teams need to be watching closely. Explore more of Ashurst’s analysis of the ICJ opinion. To listen and subscribe to future episodes, search for ESG Matters on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favourite podcast app. For more from Ashurst’s podcast library, visit ashurst.com/podcasts. This podcast contains general information and does not constitute legal advice. Listeners should seek professional advice before acting on the content discussed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A growing number of countries in the West have said they could soon recognise Palestinian statehood as Israel becomes increasingly isolated over its war in Gaza. Fifteen countries issued a joint declaration during a UN conference this week led by France and Saudi Arabia, to push for a two-state solution. Nations including Canada and the UK are expected to make their endorsement official at the UN General Assembly in September. The US - Israel's strongest ally - remains the exception, and even moved to impose sanctions against Palestinian Authority officials, partly for their role in pursuing legal cases against Israel. But what does it actually mean to recognise Palestine? The gesture is viewed as largely symbolic but, in practice, could it be the catalyst to end decades of Israeli occupation and illegal settlement expansion? In this episode of Beyond the Headlines, host Nada AlTaher speaks to former ICJ lawyer Ardi Imseis, a professor of law at Queen's University in Canada. They discuss why recognition even matters amid the ongoing war in Gaza, and how it can lead to Palestinian self-determination. Editor's Note: We want to hear from you! Help us improve our podcasts by taking our two-minute listener survey. Click here.

In 2019, a group of law students from Pacific island nations set in motion a case that made it to the world’s highest court: The International Court of Justice. The students wanted answers to two important questions: what responsibility do countries have to stop climate change? And if countries don’t stop polluting, will they have to pay for the damages? Now the ICJ has delivered its verdict, and it seems like a huge win for the climate. But is it? Laura Clarke, chief executive officer of legal non-profit ClientEarth, joins Akshat Rathi on Zero to discuss. Explore further: One Pacific Nation’s Court Case Opens New Era for Climate Lawsuits - Bloomberg UN Top Court Says Countries Are Obliged to Fight Climate Change - Bloomberg Heat Pump Sales Top Gas Boilers in Germany for the First Time - Bloomberg Zero is a production of Bloomberg Green. Our producer is Oscar Boyd. Special thanks to Eleanor Harrison Dengate, Siobhan Wagner, Sommer Saadi and Mohsis Andam. Thoughts or suggestions? Email us at zeropod@bloomberg.net. For more coverage of climate change and solutions, visit https://www.bloomberg.com/green.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Pacific Waves today: Earthquake triggers tsunami warning in Tonga; Experts on earthquake's impact in the Pacific; CNMI residents advised to 'prepare' following earthquake; Unpacking historical ICJ ruling for Pacific communities. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

As civilian suffering mounts in Gaza and Ukraine, the moral rules of war appear increasingly irrelevant—and yet, militaries continue to train soldiers in ethics and restraint. In this powerful and timely conversation, Maz speaks with Dr. Pauline Shanks Kaurin, former Stockton Chair of Ethics at the U.S. Naval War College, and Dr. David Whetham, Professor of Ethics at King's College London, to explore the crisis of military ethics in the face of realpolitik, information warfare, and institutional silence. Together, they explore: The erosion of Jus in Bello principles: distinction, proportionality, necessity The limits of moral courage in authoritarian vs democratic militaries Why disciplined disobedience may be the last refuge of the ethical soldier The role and politicisation of institutions like the ICC and ICJ The psychological burden of moral injury and loss of trust in leadership The tension between values and interests in modern warfare Why Pauline resigned from her post—and what it tells us about the U.S. military's ethical culture This is an unflinching look at what it means to serve with honour when the rules no longer seem to apply.

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger PictureTrump called the UN out on their fake climate agenda. The UN wants to sue, if they try they will lose. D's try to say Trump raised prices on food, boomerang, it was Biden, D's delete the X Post. Australia and many other countries will accept beef from the US. Trump exposes the Fed, if they can't manage a renovation, how are they managing the US. Trump might give a rebate to the people. The [DS] pushed the Epstein narrative, they tried to divide MAGA, they fell right into the trap that Trump set. They want their manipulated docs released but Trump wants the Grand Jury info released and Ghilliane  Maxwell was interviewed, will she spill the beans. Trump as the [DS] right where he wants them, he has the floor now and all eyes are on Obama, pain is happening now, justice is coming.   Economy Trump Issues Perfect Response After UN Pushes Policy Where US Can Be Sued Over Climate  After the International Court of Justice ruled this week that countries are required to cut emissions in the name of climate change, the White House gave a simple reply: “America first.” Any decision from the court is non-binding, but far-left advocates are hopeful it will cause a chain reaction, leading to “domestic lawsuits” and “other legal actions,” according to the Associated Press. The case was reportedly brought before the United Nations' highest court by small island countries, seeking to force international standards onto larger governments. When Axios reached out to the White House Monday regarding potential penalties the United States could face, the response was direct. “As always, President Trump and the entire Administration is committed to putting America first and prioritizing the interests of everyday Americans,” Spokeswoman Taylor Rogers said in a statement. Spot on. We cannot be sucked into global affairs — and follow edicts from other countries — as we rebuild our own domestic infrastructure. Hence, Trump's move to withdraw America from the Paris Climate Accords — something he'd already done in his first term, but had to do again after former President Joe Biden reversed it. “[The ICJ case] specifically calls out the responsibility of industrialized nations to take the lead in limiting emissions,” Axios reported. Are we supposed to believe that countries like China and Russia are going to have their feet held to the fire on pollution? The target seems to be the United States. Why? Because we have far-left lawmakers willing to throw trillions of dollars at an issue that hasn't even been fully settled. First, it was “global warming” because the polar caps were melting, setting up an ice age. Then the argument shifted to temperatures getting hotter, and the phrase was switched to climate change. Every time a doomsday event was predicted, it got pushed off. “The Day After Tomorrow” never came. That's red flag number one. Red flag number two is the potential money-laundering aspect. After laundering tactics were exposed inside the USAID by Elon Musk's DOGE team, what's to stop climate change funding from being used as a personal piggy bank? During the Obama years, the firm Solyndra had the federal government cosign a loan for over $500 million in solar technology before it went under, Forbes reported. The same Forbes piece highlighted how several similar firms were given hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayer funds, yet they all failed. Where did the money go? Source: thegatewaypundit.com (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.

Send us a textDr. Emilio Dabed, who we last spoke with one year ago in July of 2024, returns to the show to offer a retrospective on the argument he advanced in an article published around that time. In that article, Dr. Dabed argues that the true purpose of international law is to administer colonial violence, and he defends this contention in light of the ICJ ruling that Israel's occupation of the West Bank and Gaza is illegal. Only with a strategic and disciplined mass solidarity movement behind them will Palestinians may be able to make use of the international legal system.

What if countries could sue each other for wrecking the climate? Well, that's now a real possibility after a decision by the UN's top court, the International Court of Justice (the ICJ). The court made the decision after a group of young law students from low-lying Pacific islands on the frontlines of climate change started a campaign in 2019. But critics say it will be hard to untangle who caused what when it comes to climate change — and that they're already making good progress when it comes to reducing harm to the environment.BBC Climate and Science Correspondent Georgina Rannard talks us through what this decision means and how it could impact future climate cases. And we hear from two of the young campaigners who helped bring this case to the ICJ, who tell us what this decision means to them and their communities.Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Emily Horler and Chelsea Coates Editor: Verity Wilde

“An Existential Problem of Planetary Proportions”International Court of Justice President Yuji Iwasawa just delivered a landmark advisory opinion on climate change and human rights - one that could transform global climate action and accountability.A dancing and crying Christiana Figueres is joined by Tom Rivett-Carnac and Paul Dickinson, to react in real-time, and speak with two of the lawyers who helped make it happen. Fresh from the courtroom, Julian Aguon, the indigenous human rights lawyer who represented Pacific nations, and Jennifer Robinson, barrister for Vanuatu and the Marshall Islands, bring their raw, unfiltered reactions to this history-making ruling (before heading off to celebrate).As governments, legal teams, and corporate leaders worldwide scramble to interpret its implications, we have everything you need to know about what just happened in The Hague.The ICJ's unanimous opinion states:Climate action is now a legal duty: States are obligated under international law to prevent dangerous climate change.1.5°C has legal weight: States must pursue their “highest possible ambition” in their Nationally Determined Contributions and ensure collective measures can limit warming to 1.5°C.Failure to act is unlawful: Granting fossil fuel licenses, providing subsidies, or failing to regulate emissions may constitute an internationally wrongful act.Reparations are possible: Countries could be required to compensate or remedy the damage caused by their emissions - anywhere in the world.Could this be the legal tipping point that forces governments to act? Across capitals and boardrooms, the conversations have already started - and what happens next could reshape how nations and companies are held to account. Listen in and join us as this story unfolds.Learn more Listen back to our two previous episodes that explore the background to this case:

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Hii leo jaridani tunakuletea mada kwa kina inayomulika utapiamlo kwa watoto na madhila yasiyo fikirika  kwa wananchi wa kawaida huko Mashariki ya Kati, Ukanda wa Gaza eneo la Palestina linalokaliwa kimabavu na Israeli. Pata pia muhtasari wa habari na jifunze Kiswahili.Ripoti mpya ya Umoja wa Mataifa imeweka bayana jinsi mitandao ya kihalifu duniani inavyoingiza kwenye masoko dawa za binadamu zenye viwango vya juu vya kemikali za sumu ambazo zimesababisha vifo na kuathiri afya ya wagonjwa wengi hasa watoto kwenye nchi za kipato cha chini.Tunasalia na afya ambapo hii leo WHO imethibitisha kwamba Timor-Leste imetokomeza ugonjwa wa malaria, hatua ya kipekee kwa nchi ambayo ilipatia kipaumbele malaria na kuanzisha juhudi za kitaifa na zilizoratibiwa mara tu baada ya kupata uhuru wake mwaka 2002. Mkuu wa Ofisi ya Umoja wa Mataifa ya Haki za Binadamu Volker Türk, amesema maoni ya ushauri yaliyotolewa na Mahakama ya Kimataifa ya Haki (ICJ) kuhusu wajibu wa Mataifa kuhusiana na mabadiliko ya tabianchi ni ushindi mkubwa kwa wote wanaopigania kulinda hali salama ya tabianchi na sayari kwa ajili ya binadamu wote. Halikadhalika ni uthibitisho usio na shaka kuhusu madhara mapana ya mabadiliko ya tabianchi na wajibu mkubwa wa Mataifa, chini ya sheria za haki za binadamu na zaidi ya hapo, kuchukua hatua za haraka ili kuzuia uharibifu.Na katika kujifunza Kiswahili, leo mchambuzi wetu ni Dkt. Josephat Gitonga, kutoka Kenya ambaye ni mhadhiri katika Chuo Kikuu cha Nairobi kwenye kitivo cha tafsiri na ukalimani anatufafanulia maana ya methali "UKIONA KIVULI CHA MTU MFUPI KIMEANZA KUREFUKA JUA KUMEKUCHA AU NI MACHWEO."Mwenyeji wako ni Anold Kayanda, karibu!

This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, NHK Japan, France 24, and Radio Havana Cuba. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr250725.mp3 (29:00) From GERMANY- Public broadcasting in Europe may face the loss of government funding like what has happened in the US. An interview with the Director General of Reporters Without Borders Thibaut Bruttin about the importance of public broadcasting and a European bill, the European Media Freedom Act, which recognizes citizens rights to diverse sources of reliable information. The International Court of Justice has ruled that climate change is an existential threat and failing to protect the environment could be a violation of international law. The case centered around the sea level changes in Vanuatu, with Lucia Shulten reporting. From JAPAN- The South Pacific Island of Tuvalu is expected to be under water in coming decades and Australia has offered some climate visas for residents. The Trump administration has told UNESCO that they are withdrawing from the agency. 28 countries, including Japan and the European Union have called for an immediate ceasefire and distribution of aid in Palestine. From FRANCE- Mexico City is seeing large protests against gentrification caused by immigrants with more money moving into rental units. More than 100 aid organizations are warning about the man-made mass starvation being created in Palestine- an interview with Israeli reporter Noga Tarnopolsky. From CUBA- Under cuts from the Trump administration, the EPA, the Environmental Protection Agency, will shut down its scientific research branch. Police in the UK have now arrested more than 100 citizens for holding signs saying that they support the group Palestine Action, a Pro-Palestinian group that disrupts the arms industry in the UK. Available in 3 forms- (new) HIGHEST QUALITY (160kb)(33MB), broadcast quality (13MB), and quickdownload or streaming form (6MB) (28:59) Links at outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml PODCAST!!!- https://feed.podbean.com/outFarpress/feed.xml (160kb Highest Quality) Website Page- < http://www.outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml ¡FurthuR! Dan Roberts "Arguing that you don't care about the right to privacy because you have nothing to hide is no different than saying you don't care about free speech because you have nothing to say." -- Edward Snowden Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net

In Pacific Waves today: NZ calls on Cook Islands govt to test the views of locals; CNMI reeling from Governor's sudden death; UN's top court rules countries legally responsible for emissions; Pacific leaders react to ICJ ruling.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In the second segment of our two-part story, we look at solutions addressing the crisis facing the implementation of international law. Also, the ICJ has ruled that countries have a responsibility to address climate change. And, protesters take to the streets of the Ukraine's capital against a law weakening anti-graft agencies. Plus, archeologists and local historians have identified a shipwreck on a Scottish island as the Earl of Chatham, a British navy vessel-turned-Arctic whaling ship.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

China and Russia help formerly colonized countries in the Global South defend their sovereignty amid constant US meddling and aggression, argues Daniel Ortega, President of Nicaragua, a Latin American country that has been invaded and militarily occupied by the USA multiple times. Ben Norton reports on the history of the Sandinista Revolution, and the struggle against Western imperialism. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-xjUmwZxQY Topics 0:00 Global South is Global Majority 0:54 US interventions in Latin America 1:59 US imperialism in Nicaragua 3:12 CIA-backed Contras 5:18 Coup attempts in Nicaragua 6:03 China builds infrastructure 7:58 Nicaragua praises China & Russia 9:22 (CLIP) Daniel Ortega on China & Russia 10:11 46th anniversary of Sandinista Revolution 11:04 (CLIP) Ortega on European colonialism 11:33 US colonialist William Walker 13:19 (CLIP) Daniel Ortega on US imperialism 13:47 US military occupation & Sandino 14:32 Somoza dictatorship 15:22 US Contra war 16:29 (CLIP) Ortega on the Contras 17:54 ICJ case Nicaragua v USA 19:20 Inspirations for Sandinistas 20:17 (CLIP) Ortega on Haitian Revolution 21:43 Simón Bolívar on US imperialism 22:34 Algerian Revolution 23:00 Russian & Chinese Revolutions 23:13 (CLIP) Revolutions in Russia & China 23:46 USSR & China defeated fascism in WWII 25:13 Remilitarization of Europe 25:54 (CLIP) Ortega: West prepares for war 26:34 Fascism has roots in European colonialism 27:36 (CLIP) Ortega on fascism & colonialism 29:57 Palestine 31:07 (CLIP) Daniel Ortega on Palestine 32:01 Iran 32:23 UN is dominated by Western powers 32:59 United Nations & Miguel d'Escoto 34:19 UN can't stop illegal US wars 34:56 (CLIP) Ortega: We need a new UN 36:03 Global South perspectives 37:21 Outro

Three workers – trapped in a Northwest B.C. mine. The company that runs the Red Chris mine says the team went to a refuge after an earth collapse. Another one cut off their exit, and they couldn't get out.And: The United Nations' highest court says countries that fail to protect the planet could be breaking international law. The ICJ says a "clean, healthy and sustainable environment" is a human right, and violating that could mean legal consequences.Also: Pierre Poilievre's patience is thinning over the expanding ballot for next month's byelection in Alberta. At least 190 people are now running. Including the Conservative leader who is trying to get back to Parliament.Plus: Starvation in Gaza, Canada looks to the Japan deal for hints on negotiating with Trump, the soaring Blue Jays, and more.

Send us a textInside Geneva brings you our second summer profile, with international lawyer Dapo Akande.“I'm one of those boring people who actually always wanted to be a lawyer. I'm not sure exactly what the motivation was when I was younger, but I think I was very argumentative as a child. And everyone used to say, ‘You should be a lawyer,'” says Akande.As a child in Nigeria, he also took a keen interest in world affairs.“I was brought up in Nigeria and my parents had the BBC World Service on the whole time when I was growing up. So that engendered in me a big interest in world affairs. And when I saw that there was an area of law that actually dealt with international affairs, I thought, yes, that's the bit I'm interested in.”Once he'd qualified, he assisted on cases at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), where he saw how the court peacefully resolved disputes between United Nations member states, including one between his native Nigeria and neighbouring Cameroon.“This source of real tension, which had occasionally led to flashpoints and the use of force between those two countries, was resolved on the basis of the judgment by the ICJ. I think that's an amazing achievement and it's made all the more amazing by the fact that we actually don't know much about it. If there had been a war, we'd know all about it.”Now, Akande is a candidate to be a judge on the ICJ – at a time, he believes, when international law is more important than ever.“It's clearly the case that, in far too many cases, international law is disregarded. I think that's true. There are many instances where the law is not followed and you only have to turn on the news to see that. What I do know is that international law is increasingly seen as relevant, and actions today are judged more often by reference to international law than they were in the past.”Join host Imogen Foulkes in conversation with Dapo Akande on Inside Geneva.Get in touch! Email us at insidegeneva@swissinfo.ch Twitter: @ImogenFoulkes and @swissinfo_en Thank you for listening! If you like what we do, please leave a review or subscribe to our newsletter. For more stories on the international Geneva please visit www.swissinfo.ch/Host: Imogen FoulkesProduction assitant: Claire-Marie GermainDistribution: Sara PasinoMarketing: Xin Zhang

Welcome back to Tales of the Tribunal – Season 7 is here! After a bit of a break, we're thrilled to be back with a new season of global stories, personal journeys, and bold conversations from the world of international law and dispute resolution. Thanks for sticking with us! We're kicking off this season with a long-overdue conversation with none other than Tafadzwa “Tafi” Pasipanodya, Partner at Foley Hoag LLP in Washington, D.C., and a fierce advocate for sovereign states in high-stakes international disputes. In this powerful and wide-ranging discussion, Tafi shares her journey from Harare to Princeton to NYU Law, and how her passion for international justice and post-conflict reconstruction led her to represent states at the ICJ, in investor-state arbitrations, and beyond. She also dives deep into: How she manages the balance between technical complexity and compelling storytelling in arbitration The legitimacy crisis in ISDS and what true diversity means in global adjudication Her work with the ICC Court of Arbitration, the African Society of International Law, and an upcoming book on Africa and the Law of the Sea Plus: surf lessons, parenting in the tech age, and dancing to Afrobeats in Lisbon

We're handing the mic over to you on this week's Outrage + Optimism: The Climate Podcast.In this special Q&A episode, Christiana Figueres, Paul Dickinson and guest host Fiona McRaith (Director of The Climate Pledge at Global Optimism) respond to thought-provoking questions from listeners around the world. They consider the future of the COP model, whether the Pacific concept of vā may offer a better way to think about our local and global relationships, what a multipolar world might mean for climate diplomacy, and much more. Plus, friend of the show Nigel Topping (Founder of Ambition Loop) helps to explain why UK electricity prices are tied to gas - and how we can fix it.From the philosophical to the practical, this is a wide-ranging conversation about where climate progress is stalling, where it's surging forward, and how global cooperation might evolve in the years ahead.Learn more Listen back to episodes referenced in this Q&A, including:⏳ Momentum vs Perfection, where Fiona joins Tom to explore different theories of change within the climate movement.✊

Send us a textIn this rebroadcast of our July 2024 interview with Dr. Emilio Dabed, a Palestinian-Chilean lawyer specializing in constitutional matters, international law, and human rights, we discuss his recent article for 972 Magazine entitled, "By failing to stop the Gaza genocide, the ICJ is working exactly as intended." We discuss the ICJ's failure to order a ceasefire in Gaza in the South Africa vs. Israel genocide case. Dabed argues that this reveals the true purpose of the international legal order: the administration of colonial violence. In light of Dabed's argument, we conclude by turning to the more recent ICJ case demolishing the legal foundations of Israel's occupation of Palestine. 

In a world-first, the International Court of Justice is preparing to deliver an advisory opinion on climate change and human rights - all thanks to a youth-led campaign that began thousands of miles from The Hague, in the Pacific Islands.This week, we look inside that extraordinary campaign, and hear the story of Cynthia Houniuhi, who - as a young law student from the Solomon Islands - helped launch the movement that would ultimately unite over 130 countries behind a single goal. Now, six years after this idea began in a law classroom, the world's highest court is set to weigh in on the responsibility of states to protect current and future generations from climate harm.Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac, and Paul Dickinson reflect on the power of legal activism, the role of youth leadership, and what this landmark case could mean for the future of international climate law.Learn more ⚖️ Read more information about the ICJ climate case on the Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change website

How far would you go to protect your home?In this week's special episode, Christiana Figueres brings us a deeply personal and political dispatch from Vanuatu - a country on the frontlines of the climate crisis and at the heart of one of the most significant climate justice initiatives of our time.In conversations with voices from government (Minister Ralph Regenvanu), climate diplomacy (Christopher Bartlett), youth leadership and advocacy (Litiana Kalsrap), and the arts (Jean-Pascal Wahe), Christiana explores the legacy of colonisation, the meaning of land and sovereignty, and the moral power of a nation that is doing everything it can to protect its people and its planet.Alongside Paul Dickinson, she also considers Vanuatu's history as a climate leader and the decades-long struggle for loss and damage. Plus, they begin to unpack the landmark ICJ case that Vanuatu has initiated, and which we will be exploring further in future episodes.How is this island nation persevering in the face of rising seas and extreme weather? And what does the world owe to those who have done the least to cause our current crisis?This episode features songs recorded by Christiana in the village of Imaki, on Tanna island, and additional wildlife recordings from Vanuatu by Dominik M. Ramík.Learn more

Robert Hersov unloads on South Africa's alignment with Iran and anti-American policies. He claims Iran funded the ANC's ICJ case against Israel and calls Ramaphosa a jellyfish. Hersov urges Trump to punish South Africa unless racist laws are repealed and corrupt officials are sanctioned.