Fiji, Aug. 1 -- The Pacific Elders' Voice (PEV) has welcomed the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) historic advisory opinion on climate change, describing it as a turning point for international climate justice and a powerful validation of years of Pacific advocacy.

In a statement, PEV praised the leadership of the Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change (PISFCC), a movement launched by law students at the University of the South Pacific's Vanuatu campus.

"Their advocacy, outreach and unrelenting support for climate justice and a safer, more equitable world for future generations represent the strength and vitality of the Pacific in the 21st century," the Elders said.

They also commended the Government of Vanuatu for bac...