Ralph Regenvanu, Vanuatu’s Minister for Climate Change speaks to Christiane Amanpour about the landmark climate ruling by the International Court of Justice.

The paramount chief of a volcanic island in Vanuatu said Thursday he was "very impressed" by a global court's declaration that countries must tackle climate change.Global warming "keeps on changing our environment",

In a landmark decision, the International Court of Justice found that polluting countries are now legally obligated to address global warming. In a unanimous ruling by a panel of 15 judges, the court said high-emitting countries do have legal obligations under international law to address the “urgent and existential threat” of climate change.

The Pacific island nation of Vanuatu is living with the daily realities of climate change, as intensifying cyclones, rising seas and saltwater intrusion reshape its coasts and disrupt life

The paramount chief of a volcanic island in Vanuatu said Thursday he was "very impressed" by the ICJ's declaration that countries must tackle climate change.

Student Vepaiamele says the international court's advisory opinion also affirms countries' legal obligations to combat climate change and protect human rights.