Ethan explains why the Paris Agreement has been successful in spurring global climate action, and argues efforts to discredit it through Vanuatu's ICJ case are counterproductive.
"Facing an existential threat from climate change, it’s admirable that Vanuatu is exploring every option. Their quest for justice is rooted in scientific reality, and their years of inspiring climate diplomacy have no doubt helped spur some of the aforementioned progress. However, when activists use this case to vilify the Paris Agreement, sow division between countries, and promote hopelessness by downplaying existing climate progress, that only hurts Vanuatu’s cause."
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