World's Youth for Climate Justice (WYCJ)

Relive the inspiring moments of our two-day Climate Justice Story Lab! 🌍✨ Held at the end of May 2024 in The Hague – the city of peace and home to the International Court of Justice – this impactful event was part of our Not Just Celsius project, amplifying the mission to take the climate crisis to the world's highest court. Together with the World's Youth for Climate Justice (WYCJ) and Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change who started the historic #ICJAO campaign, and in co-operation with Movies that Matter and DOC SOCIETY, we brought together climate litigators, storytellers, campaigners, journalists, activists and scientists to discuss the topic of climate justice through a legal lens. We explored impacts of the climate crisis and its intersectional linkages with other social justice topics, ideated on how storytelling can advance climate justice, and connected a community of changemakers to foster solutions for a just future.  In the words of one of our very special guests, Lakota Elder Cheryl Angel: “Community is more powerful than leadership. And it is through cooperation and co-creation that consent and cohesiveness of decisions can be truly achieved.” Thanks to everyone who joined us on this inspiring two-day journey, let's continue to drive change together! 💚 #ClimateJustice #StoryLab #NotJustCelsius #ClimateCrisis #SocialJustice #Storytelling Special thanks to Vivian Schröder Chautuileo Tranamil Siosiua Veikune Jule Schnakenberg Mert Kumru Dominique P. Melati Wijsen Diana Francês Laurence Ivil Maria Syed Madhuri Prabhakar (she/her) Stephanie Afrifa Taiwo Ogunwumi Kjelld Masoud Kroon Frank D. Marisol Manfredi Raki Ap Karel Kuipéri Shivant Jhagroe Sidal Gökalp Jolien Walhof petr lom Corinne van Egeraat for being wonderful panelists and moderators 📣

📅 Register now for the 12 Hour Global Climate Justice conference! ✨ 🕛 On 22 July 2024, the Climate Clock ticks below 5 years, meaning we have less than 5 years left to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, the goal set with the Paris Accords in 2015. In other words, it's time for global climate action now! To mark this moment, Centre for Climate Justice-Bangladesh (CCJ-B), Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL), Environmental Lawyers Collective for Africa, La Ruta del Clima, Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change (PISFCC), and World's Youth for Climate Justice (WYCJ) are organising a Global Climate Justice Conference. 🏛📃 The event takes place in recognition of the ongoing efforts to obtain Advisory Opinions (AOs) before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR), and the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS). The AOs from these international courts have the power to spark large advancements in climate justice globally, and efforts like these make us optimistic that we can turn the tide within the next five years! 💪 🌏 The conference consists of six main sessions, with one session dedicated to each of the following regions: the Pacific, South & Southeast Asia, Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. This all will unfold within a 12-hour timeframe, making the webinar a climate justice trip around the world in 12 hours! ⛵ 🚀 Register now for the regional sessions: https://lnkd.in/dJUC5gdN #AOLetsGO #ICJAO #ICJAO4Climate #ITLOS #IACtHR #ClimateJusticeAtTheICJ #ClimateChange #OurFutureOurRights #ClimateJustice #ClimateClock #ActNow

📅🐙 The ITLOS Advisory Opinion on Climate Change and the Law of the Sea: Impacts on Youth Climate Justice, International Law, and Human Rights 🌍 With the support of Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change, World's Youth for Climate Justice (WYCJ) and One Ocean Hub are organising a webinar to provide a space to critically reflect and inform on the climate emergency Advisory Opinion released by the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) and its impacts on youth climate justice, international law, and human rights. 🏛📃 The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea/Tribunal international du droit de la mer (ITLOS) has issued a groundbreaking Advisory Opinion on marine environment protection from climate change pollution. This clarifies States' legal obligations at the intersection of global commons — the ocean and atmosphere. ITLOS affirmed that greenhouse gas emissions harm the marine environment, requiring States to take necessary measures to prevent, reduce, and control them. 🌊 Given the ocean's critical role in climate mitigation, ITLOS' Opinion is pivotal in defining State responsibilities to curb ocean pollution and safeguard marine habitats and ecosystems for present and future generations. Notably, as the first Advisory Opinion on climate change from an international court, ITLOS' decision could influence forthcoming opinions from the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos Corte IDH) and the International Court of Justice (ICJ). 💫 Speakers include WYCJ's own Jule Schnakenberg, Mitchell Lennan and Alana Malinde S.N. Lancaster from One Ocean Hub, Joie Chowdhury from the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL), and Zachary Phillips, COSIS lawyer and ICJ counsel for Antigua & Barbuda. 🚀 Sign up for this webinar now: https://lnkd.in/g54CkGe6 #TheSeasAreRisingAndSoAreWe #OurFutureOurRights #ClimateChange #ITLOS #ClimateJustice #OceanLife #ITLOSAO #AOLetsGO #HumanRights #ICJAO4Climate #ClimateJusticeAtTheICJ

To the International Court of Justice! Young people are being thrust into the triple planetary crisis and we are looking to you for action. We are delighted to have Dylan Kava from Pacific Islands Climate Action Network (PICAN) join us as a #ClimateWitness as part of the #WitnessStand. More details on this coming soon!

🌍 Exciting news! We are thrilled to announce that Mr. Michel FORST, the Special Rapporteur on Environmental Defenders under the Aarhus Convention, has joined us as a Friend of the Initiative! World's Youth for Climate Justice (WYCJ) is a global youth-led movement of young leaders and activists on a mission to secure a strong Advisory Opinion from the International Court of Justice on climate change and human rights. Our aim is to clarify international obligations regarding climate protection and ensure that justice is served for future generations. "Through its advisory opinion on climate change and human rights, the International Court of Justice has a critical opportunity to clarify and clearly set out States’ obligations under international law to take urgent and effective action to address the climate emergency.  I fully endorse this initiative and call on the Court to ensure its Opinion is as inclusive as possible, acknowledging the right of both present and future generations to live in an environment adequate to health and well-being, to have access to information, public participation in decision-making and access to justice with respect to the climate emergency, and to be protected from persecution or harassment for doing so." - Mr. Michel Forst. Mr. Forst's mandate as special rapporteur includes protecting any person experiencing or at imminent threat of penalisation, persecution, or harassment for seeking to exercise their rights under the Aarhus Convention. This work and his passion for climate justice make his support and endorsement all the more remarkable as he joins his voice with ours towards obtaining the Advisory Opinion from the ICJ. Join us in welcoming Mr. Forst to our community! Do you share our passion for climate justice and want to make a difference, either as an individual or an organisation, consider becoming a Friend of the Initiative! A Friend of the Initiative (FOI) is someone who believes in our vision and lends their voice to our campaign. Becoming a Friend of the Initiative is as easy as sending an email to [email protected] or a private message to us, so join in the footsteps of Mr. Forst and other FOIs (https://lnkd.in/eYeS68-K) and contact us now! Photo credit: © Álvaro García

Have you heard about the climate Advisory Opinion from ITLOS?! 📃🌍 One month ago, the UN tribunal shed light on the legal responsibilities of States amidst the climate crisis. The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) delivered an Advisory Opinion (AO) stressing how greenhouse gas emissions impact marine ecosystems, compelling States to adopt measures to mitigate these harmful effects. 🐳 🌿🎯The ITLOS AO not only stands as a milestone in climate justice but also holds the potential to influence forthcoming climate Advisory Opinions by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) and the International Court of Justice (ICJ). In our ongoing work to support these crucial climate justice initiatives, we eagerly anticipate the effects of the ITLOS decision on global climate law. Follow World's Youth for Climate Justice (WYCJ) to stay updated on the crucial environmental news for global justice‼ #TheSeasAreRisingAndSoAreWe #OurFutureOurRights #ClimateChange #ITLOS #ClimateJustice #ActNow #OceanLife #ITLOSAO #AOLetsGO #HumanRights

📣 De Feminist Climate Academy komt er weer aan! Oproep aan alle 18-30 jarigen die zich zorgen maken om het #klimaat en willen leren hoe ze daarvoor in #actie kunnen komen: meld je aan voor dit gratis programma! Voor alle anderen: vertel alle 18-30 jarigen die je kent om zich aan te melden 😁 Deel het in je netwerken, vriendenkring, familie app, of laat mij weten waar een goeie plek is om wat flyers neer te leggen! Dankzij MDT is de Feminist Climate Academy dit jaar groter dan ooit, en organiseert ActionAid Nederland het niet alleen, maar samen met onze fantastische partners WECF International, World's Youth for Climate Justice (WYCJ), Het Lowlander Project, Nederland Maakt Impact en Pakhuis de Zwijger. Meer informatie en aanmelden kan via https://lnkd.in/eRtmhGP3 PS: We zoeken ook een stagiair om ons hierbij te helpen de komende maanden! #vacature #stage

On how we can embody Dominique P.'s concept of climate joy, respect for nature, education, of course the campaign to bring the climate crisis to the world's highest court, and so much more! It was amazing to discuss the power of storytelling and the legal aspects of climate justice, and to experience the power of collaboration first-hand. From talking about feeling rage for climate injustices, to having a little dance party to fuel our stubborn optimism. ✨💗 Thank you to the Interactive Media Foundation, Not Just Celsius, Stichting Movies that Matter, and DOC SOCIETY for organising this amazing event, and to Heart Beach for hosting us. We look forward to the next edition already! ⚖🌏 Do you think it is important to remain optimistic in the climate crisis? Let us know in the comments below! ⬇ #TheHague #MoviesThatMatter #ClimateJustice #ClimateChange #ClimateJusticeAtTheICJ #HumanRights #InternationalLaw #ICJAO4Climate

✉ Sign up for our monthly newsletter which is coming out TOMORROW: https://lnkd.in/ewbGnPEd ✨ 💪 A lot has happened last month: the historic climate change Advisory Opinion from the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, the oral hearings for the climate change Advisory Opinion from the Inter-American Court of Human, multiple new legal blogs on our website, and events in Asia, Latin America and Europe at which our campaigners were present! 📰 No better way to catch up on all this news with the newsletter, that enters your mailbox for free every month and gives a perfect overview of last month's highlights! So if you do not want to miss a single thing about the campaign to bring climate change to the world's highest court, sign up with the link at the top! 🚀 © Photo slide 8: Marcelo Engenheiro "Damien Carême Maire de Grande-Synthe Sharing Lille 2016 a1" (photo slide 10) by Lamiot is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 / Cropped from original. To view a copy of this license, visit https://lnkd.in/gcqacBW #AOLetsGO #ICJAO #ICJAO4Climate #ITLOS #IACtHR #ClimateJusticeAtTheICJ #ClimateChange #OurFutureOurRights #ClimateJustice Vertaling bekijken

📷 A look back at the ITLOS Advisory Opinion reading! ✨ 🏛 Three weeks ago, the first UN tribunal clarified the legal obligations of States in the climate crisis. The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) issued an Advisory Opinion (AO) in which it stated that greenhouse gas emissions pollute the marine environment and that States must take all necessary measures to prevent, reduce and control these emissions. 🌿 WYCJ went to Hamburg to witness the AO reading live, as it is a big milestone in international law that can positively affect the other two climate Advisory Opinions coming out by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) and the International Court of Justice (ICJ). We have working hard to support both these climate justice initiatives, so we are excited to see the impact of the ITLOS on these opinions! 🚀 Follow World's Youth for Climate Justice (WYCJ) to miss nothing of the three Advisory Opinions by ITLOS, the IACtHR and the ICJ, the world's highest court! #TheSeasAreRisingAndSoAreWe #OurFutureOurRights #ClimateChange #ITLOS #ClimateJustice #ActNow #OceanLife #ITLOSAO #AOLetsGO #ClimateJusticeAtTheICJ