Documents Regarding The International Court Of Justice's Advisory Opinion On The Obligations Of States In Respect Of Climate Change Between 22 July 2025 And 7 November 2025.

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This release contains DFAT talking points prepared for media distribution following the International Court of Justice's July 2025 advisory opinion on state obligations regarding climate change. The document confirms Australia co-sponsored Vanuatu's UN General Assembly resolution requesting the advisory opinion and participated in ICJ proceedings. The talking points express Australia's respect for the ICJ's role, note it is "carefully considering" the opinion, and emphasize commitment to Pacific climate leadership and economic decarbonization. A section addresses whether Australia will support a UNGA resolution endorsing the advisory opinion but is incomplete in the excerpt provided. Significant redactions under section 22(1) (Cabinet confidentiality) obscure sender and recipient email addresses and distribution lists, suggesting internal government coordination on the response strategy.