How International Relations Theorists Help Us Understand the Proper Role of the International Court of Justice in Climate Change Conflict

The Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), including Tuvalu and Palau, leads climate talks, advocating for a 1.5 degrees Celsius limit and compensation from major polluters such as the US and China. AOSIS urges the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to address issues affecting all nations. This paper reviews scholarly perspectives on the ICJ's climate responsibilities and its influence on global policies, focusing on Green IR theory to aid AOSIS members in seeking climate justice for vulnerable nations and the broader world.