Small island states seek climate change justice at top UN court
Briefly

Despite international climate funding, territories like Curaçao and Mayotte feel disempowered due to colonial legacies. Activists call for greater recognition and support.
Activists in Curaçao and Mayotte express frustrations about inaccessibility to international climate funding, linked to colonial ties limiting their political representation.
Public hearings at the ICJ could provide critical leverage for environmental advocates, potentially reshaping obligations of states regarding climate change impacts on vulnerable areas.
Curaçao and Mayotte, despite geographical distance, face similar climate crises and advocate for equitable participation in global climate discussions and funding.
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