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Australia supports UN resolution on climate change accountability
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United Nations, Australia, Pacific Island Nations
Global / United Nations
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Australia voted in favor of a UN resolution urging action on climate change and endorsing an ICJ advisory opinion.
The resolution warns that failure to curb fossil fuel production could constitute an 'internationally wrongful act'.
The resolution passed with 141 votes in favor, despite opposition from major fossil fuel producers.
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