International Court of Justice

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations that settles legal disputes between countries and provides advisory opinions on international legal issues.

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54.30

-0.03% April 18

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ICJ Hears Landmark Climate Change Case

The International Court of Justice commenced hearings on a historic climate change case, as small island nations seek legal accountability from major polluters for the existential threat of rising sea levels.

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International Court of Justice is currently rated as a Leader.

+45 to +100 CCI Score

Companies in this range actively lead the fight against authoritarianism by rejecting oppressive practices and championing democratic values. They implement robust policies, engage in transparent governance, and drive initiatives that set the standard for corporate responsibility.

Latest Events

DEC

02

2024

ICJ Hears Landmark Climate Change Case
77.04

The International Court of Justice commenced hearings on a historic climate change case, as small island nations seek legal accountability from major polluters for the existential threat of rising sea levels.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

March 28

The ICJ's decision to address this climate case underscores its commitment to upholding international law and environmental justice, offering protection to vulnerable states against the inaction of major polluters. This move supports progressive, anti-authoritarian principles by countering the negligence that often benefits regimes indifferent to marginalized communities.

A landmark climate change case opens at the top UN court as island nations fear rising seas
MAR

29

2023

ICJ Advisory Opinion Mandate on Climate Change
56.97

On March 29, 2023, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution requesting an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on the obligations of States under international law with respect to climate change. This move is widely hailed as a significant step toward advancing climate justice and ensuring accountability for nations, particularly benefiting vulnerable populations.
+70

Public and Political Behavior

March 28

The resolution directed at the ICJ to provide an advisory opinion marks a progressive use of international legal mechanisms to clarify state obligations on climate change. Such action underscores a commitment to multilateralism and climate justice, reinforcing transparency and accountability on a global scale which benefits marginalized and vulnerable communities.

General Assembly Adopts Resolution Requesting International Court of Justice Opinion on Climate Change
SEP

15

2015

ICJ Endorses UN Guidelines on Detention and Forced Labour Report
28.89

On September 15, 2015, the International Court of Justice made an oral statement at the UN Human Rights Council, welcoming the presentation of UN Basic Principles and Guidelines on the right to challenge detention and a report addressing forced labour and slavery in supply chains. The statement underscored the importance of protecting civil liberties and combating exploitative labor practices.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

March 28

The ICJ’s public statement at the UN Human Rights Council promoted the safeguarding of fundamental rights by endorsing guidelines that counter arbitrary detention, thereby reflecting a strong anti-authoritarian stance.

UN: ICJ welcomes principles on challenging detention, and report on forced labour in supply chains
+70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 28

By welcoming a report on forced labour and modern slavery in supply chains, the ICJ demonstrated its commitment to exposing and combating exploitative labor practices, which supports human rights and worker protections.

UN: ICJ welcomes principles on challenging detention, and report on forced labour in supply chains