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INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE
OBLIGATIONS OF STATES IN RESPECT OF CLIMATE CHANGE
(REQUEST FOR ADVISORY OPINION)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’ Replies to Questions
December 20, 2024
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Introduction
The proceedings focus on a composite act: the large-scale, long-term anthropogenic emissions
of greenhouse gases by certain States, conducted with knowledge of their harmful effects since
at least the 1960s. This conduct has caused substantial harm, disproportionately affecting

SAINT LUCIA’S RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS BY THE COURT
Saint Lucia takes this opportunity to thank the Court for the opportunity to address it once again
in the context of questions it has posed for consideration. Saint Lucia will only briefly address
Question 1.
Question 1 put by Judge Cleveland:
“During these proceedings, a number of participants have referred to the production of fossil
fuels in the context of climate change, including with respect to subsidies. In your view, what

INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE
REQUEST FOR ADVISORY OPINION
OBLIGATIONS OF STATES
IN RESPECT OF CLIMATE CHANGE
WRITTEN RESPONSES
OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
TO JUDGES’ QUESTIONS
20 DECEMBER 2024
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Question put by Judge Cleveland
Question put by Judge Cleveland
“During thes

INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE
OBLIGATIONS OF STATES IN RESPECT OF CLIMATE CHANGE
(REQUEST FOR ADVISORY OPINION)
Written Replies of the
Republic of the Philippines
20 December 2024
WRITIEN REPLIES TO TIUBUNAL'S QUESTIONS
20 DECEMBER 2024
2IPage
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Question of Judge Sarah H. Cleveland ........................................... 3
Reply of the Republic of the Philippines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... 3 - 9
Question of Judge Dire Tiacli .................................................. 10

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INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE
OBLIGATIONS OF STATES IN RESPECT OF CLIMATE CHANGE
(REQUEST FOR ADVISORY OPINION)
Papua New Guinea’s response to the question posed by Justice Aurescu of the
International Court of Justice (ICJ)
20th December 2024
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
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Papua New Guinea’s response to the question posed by Justice Aurescu of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the Advisory Opinion on State obligations in respect of climate change
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WRITTEN REPLY BY THE REPUBLIC OF PANAMA
TO THE QUESTIONS PUT BY JUDGES CLEVELAND, TLADI, AURESCU
AND CHARLESWORTH AT THE END OF THE PUBLIC SITTING ON
13 DECEMBER 2024
International Court of Justice
Question put by Judge Cleveland
“During these proceedings, a number of participants have referred to the production of
fossil fuels in the context of climate change, including with respect to subsidies. In your
view, what are the specific obligations under international law of States within whose

INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE
OBLIGATIONS OF STATES IN RESPECT OF CLIMATE CHANGE
CASE NO. 187
RESPONSES BY THE REPUBLIC OF PALAU TO THE QUESTIONS PUT BY JUDGES CLEVELAND, TLADI, AURESCU, & CHARLESWORTH
December 2024
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The Republic of Palau respectfully submits the following responses to the questions put by Judges Cleveland, Tladi, Aurescu, and Charlesworth at the close of the oral submissions in this matter, as follows:
QUESTION PUT BY JUDGE CLEVELAND.................................. 2

H.E. Mr Philippe Gautier
Registrar
International Court of Justice
Dear Registrar,
1. Pakistan has the honour, with reference to the oral proceedings in Obligations of States
in respect of Climate Change, to submit its written reply to the questions posed by Judge
Charlesworth (A) and Judge Tladi (B).
A. Judge Charlesworth’s question
2. The declarations provide that becoming a party to the UNFCCC and the Paris
Agreement should “in no way constitute a renunciation of any rights under international

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International Court of Justice
Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change (Request for Advisory Opinion)
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INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE
OBLIGATIONS OF STATES IN RESPECT OF CLIMATE CHANGE
(REQUEST FOR ADVISORY OPINION)
WRITTEN REPLIES OF THE GOVERNMENT OF NEW ZEALAND TO
QUESTIONS OF THE COURT
20 DECEMBER 2024
INTRODUCTION
1. On 13 December 2024, at the end of the final day of the public sittings in which
participants delivered their oral statements to the Court, Judges Cleveland, Tladi,
Aurescu and Charlesworth addressed questions to the participants. Participants
were invited to provide replies, if they wish to do so, by 20 December 2024.