### [2026-05-20](/feed/2026/05/20/index.md)

##### United Nations General Assembly
# The United Nations General Assembly adopts a resolution reaffirming states' obligations to address climate change and recognizing a recent advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice on states' legal responsibilities regarding climate commitments. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via France 24](https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260520-un-members-reinforce-nations-climate-change-obligations)

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