Is this the biggest thing to happen since the Paris Agreement?

Akshat Rathi's podcast, Zero, features an interview with Laura Clarke, CEO of ClientEarth, discussing the implications of the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion on climate change. The conversation explores the origins of the case, initiated by Pacific Island students, and the court's ruling that governments have a legal duty to act on climate change, potentially facing liability for failing to do so. Clarke emphasizes the significance of the decision, stating it's a landmark legal event that surpasses the Paris Agreement by setting clear obligations for states and potentially affecting corporations through regulations. They discuss the challenges of enforcing international law, the role of national climate laws, and the potential for climate litigation to drive action, highlighting the importance of creativity in using the law for environmental outcomes. The discussion also touches on the skepticism towards international order and the need for broad mobilization to address climate change effectively.