Dear friends and colleagues,

As you some of you may know, earlier this year the @CIJ_ICJ Registry released a Note entitled: "Request for Advisory opinion - Procedure followed by the International Court of Justice."  This Note was a boon to many states participating in advisory he first time, and a useful resource articulating important procedural aspects of participation at the ICJ. At a recent briefing with Legal Advisers, the ICJ President, alluded to this Note potentially being updated. In this regard, we have embarked on collecting feedback from states, International Organizations and other relevant stakeholders to feed into the iteration and further development of the Note.

Please do take time to review the current Note, and we welcome responses, feedback and other questions that may assist the ICJ Registry in further developing the Note. Please share your feedback by November 22, 2023 via this form (forms.gle/4TEKwfmyiFauGH…).

We will duly transmit all results to the ICJ Registry for their consideration.

The Note is available online: icj-cij.org/sites/default/…

Mangrove trees guard coastlines all over the world. These powerful trees recycle pollutants, maintain water quality, and provide habitat and a secure source of food for wildlife and people.

Degraded ecosystems fuel disaster risk, making communities more vulnerable.

Explore how UNEP works to reduce disaster impacts through better ecosystem management. unep.org/topics/disaste…

The fashion industry generates 92M tonnes of waste yearly—equal to a truckload of clothes burned or landfilled per second.

This #ZeroWasteDay, the focus is on tackling waste in fashion & textiles.

Join the #BeatWastePollution movement & register your event: unep.org/events/un-day/…

To make the ideal of a world without racism and racial discrimination a reality, we must act every day, at every level, in every society.

Let us come together as a common humanity and speak with one voice for equality, justice and dignity for all.

#FightRacism #NoToHate

All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights enshrines that rights are for all people, regardless of their nationality, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, belief or any other status. ohchr.org/en/universal-d…

Our planet's #biodiversity is under siege! 🌎 🌿

Check this infographic to learn about the biggest threats endangering our ecosystems and the urgent need for conservation action. 🦋

via @VisualCap

#ClimateAction 🌏 | Environmental degradation reshapes landscapes, threatening cultural heritage, SPC tackles #LossandDamage in the Pacific by strengthening infrastructure, preserving traditions, and promoting climate-resilient agriculture.🌱

💡Read more: bit.ly/4aM9kR0

From penguins 🐧 and whales to carbon storage, Antarctica plays a vital role in the Earth’s balance.

But melting glaciers and shrinking ice shelves threaten its delicate ecosystem—and ours.

Here's why we all need to protect Antarctica: go.undp.org/JtF

National climate strategies must reflect the realities of urban life. Cities contribute >70% of global emissions while facing severe climate impacts. To safeguard vulnerable communities & ensure sustainable futures, we need targeted urban strategies in NDCs 3.0.
#ClimateAction

79 States Parties have joined the following statement in support of the International Criminal Court, initiated by a cross-regional core group of 5 countries - 🇸🇮🇸🇱🇲🇽🇻🇺🇱🇺

The Marshall Islands🇲🇭 has established its first national marine sanctuary, protecting 48,000 square kilometers of pristine ocean🌊 around Bikar and Bokak atolls, home to the Pacific’s largest green turtle nesting colony and thriving deep-sea #biodiversity
pasifika.news/2025/02/marsha…

January was the warmest on record. The last ten years were the ten warmest years on record.

People around the world are facing more wildfires, droughts and floods.

World leaders can turn the tide. They must cut emissions and submit ambitious national climate plans that reflect sis.

➡️Faster Development
➡️Better Development
➡️Targeted adaptation interventions

Learn how faster development and sustainable economic growth can reduce losses from climate change, giving people a better quality of life: wrld.bg/JoxL50UUzLC #RisingToTheChallenge

Antarctica is the coldest, driest and windiest place in the world.

But the coldest place on the planet is today one of the fastest-warming regions.

Here's why we need to #ActNow for a better future for people and planet. go.undp.org/JtF

Invisible, toxic… and everywhere.

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) poison air, water, and soil—harming humans and ecosystems. No border stops these “forever chemicals“.

It’s time to #BeatPollution.

A global challenge needs a global solution.

#Climateaction #HumanFraternityDay

January 2025 was the warmest January ever recorded, confirmed our colleagues at @CopernicusECMWF. Last month was 1.75°C above the pre-industrial level and 0.79°C above the 1991-2020 average.

Details: climate.copernicus.eu/copernicus-jan…

Sea levels aren’t rising the same everywhere. Over the last 30 years, the South-West Pacific has experienced faster increases than the global mean.

storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/10e3fb…

👏 Congratulations France🇫🇷 on your leadership! Your ratification of the #HighSeasTreaty at the @UN moves the official dial-up to1️⃣7️⃣countries!

As the hosts of #UNOC3, France’s ratification sends a resounding signal to the rest of the world on the importance of the #BBNJ Treaty.