Ralph Regenvanu, Vanuatu's special envoy for climate change, emphasized the urgency of the situation: 'The outcome of these proceedings will reverberate across generations, determining the fate of nations like mine and the future of our planet.' This statement underscores the existential threat posed by the climate crisis to Pacific island nations and the importance of international legal responsibility in addressing these challenges. The proceedings have significant implications for climate justice and recognition of the urgent need for accountability from major emissions-producing countries.
Sebastien Duyck from the Center for International Environmental Law noted, 'Major polluters, including the United States and others, found themselves isolated... It is time to break this cycle of harm and impunity.' This highlights the growing consensus among many countries and advocates that current practices by major emitters must shift to ensure accountability in the face of climate change.
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