Small Island States Hail Ocean Court Victory

GERMANY – On Tuesday (May 21), the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea ruled that greenhouse gases are marine pollution, a significant win for small island states facing rising sea levels.

This landmark decision mandates countries to exceed the Paris agreement’s requirements to protect marine environments.

The court’s opinion sets a precedent for holding major polluters accountable and influencing future climate cases.

The case was brought by nine island nations, including The Bahamas and Vanuatu.