UN's top court says failing to tackle climate change 'could violate international law'

The ICJ has ruled that countries could be in 'violation of international law' if they fail to take measures to protect the planet from climate change. It comes as people living in Tuvalu in the Pacific scramble for climate-d visas to migrate to Australia, while its shores disappear under the waves. Experts fear the islands will be gone within 80 years. This ruling will clarify a country’s legal responsibilities under international law to limit climate change, and the consequences of breaches. The decision is advisory and not legally binding. But it comes from the world's top court and is "highly anticipated" by environmentalists, as it could make it easier to hold countries accountable for climate damage. #WorldCourt #ClimateChange #WorldNews SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skynews Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skynews For more content go to http://news.sky.com and download our apps: Apple https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/sky-news/id316391924?mt=8 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bskyb.skynews.android&hl=en_GB Sky News Daily podcast is available for free here: https://podfollow.com/skynewsdaily/ To enquire about licensing Sky News content, you can find more information here: https://news.sky.com/info/library-sales