Students win fight for climate justice before the world's highest court

Big Ideas

Student activists from the Pacific Islands successfully got the International Court of Justice to define the responsibilities of nations to combat climate change, and the legal consequences of failing to do so.

This is the story of their win.

Seeing first-hand the dire impact of climate change in their countries, they want to ensure nations around the world understand their obligations to take positive climate action.

The 2024 Talbot Oration presented by the Australia Museum

Speakers

Chynthia HouniuhiPresident of Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change

Craig ReucasselWriter, director and comedian, known for his work with The Chaser and for The War on Waste; currently the host of 702 ABC Sydney Breakfast

Richie MerzianInternational Director at the Smart Energy Council, a peak renewable energy industry group

Narelda JacobsWhadjuk Noongar journalist and presenter of 10 News First: Midday, and 10 News First