Fiji, May 21 -- Vanuatu has welcomed the adoption of a landmark United Nations General Assembly resolution endorsing the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Advisory Opinion on climate change, describing the vote as a major victory for climate justice and international law.

Following the adoption of the resolution on 20 May, Prime Minister Jotham Napat expressed gratitude to the 141 Member States that voted in favour and the 90 countries that co-sponsored the initiative.

He described the vote as "a powerful affirmation that the international community remains committed to the rule of law, multilateral cooperation, and climate justice at a time when these principles are being tested."

Speaking on behalf of the people of Vanuatu, the Pr...