ALT Photograph of Mary Robinson, Member of The Elders, and first part of her quote: “Today, the tables have turned. The world's highest court has made it clear: governments must get into crisis mode to protect our right to a safe climate – and that includes reining in corporations and financial actors.”

ALT Second part of Mary Robinson's quote: “This is a legal turning point – one the global community owes to the Pacific and the world’s youth who brought this case to the Court. We now have a powerful new way to protect people from the devastating impact of climate change and to deliver justice for the harm already caused.”

ALT Final part of Mary Robinson's quote: “We are transitioning away from fossil fuels, and we need to accelerate to secure a safer, fairer future – today marks a major milestone on that journey.”