The world's top court makes a climate decision

This past week brought a landmark legal opinion for climate and set another series of staggering heat records: a powerful reminder of why we all have a role in accelerating climate solutions.

✅ Good news: The International Court of Justice issued a historic advisory opinion affirming that governments have a legal duty to address the "urgent and existential threat" of climate change. Initiated by Pacific Island law students, this ruling strengthens the case for climate justice and reparations world-wide.

⚠️ Not-so-good news: In Kashmir, climate change is disrupting water supplies and agriculture. This month saw the hottest temperatures in over 70 years, and glacial melt is threatening the region’s long-term water security, despite the area contributing little to global emissions.

💡 What you can do: Innovation is essential to climate action. Local startups are building climate solutions, and they need visibility, support, and partners — not just funding. Whether it's mentoring, amplifying their work, or connecting them with a pilot site, each of us can play a role (yes, you!)

Don't forget to share what you learn with others, so they also understand how climate change affects their lives and how they can contribute to meaningful solutions. This newsletter is called "Talking Climate" because it gives you stories and ideas on how to talk about climate every week!

Thank you to Anne Cloud with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Voice Over for the Planet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for narrating this edition of Talking Climate.

Music by Bradley Myer.

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