Once vibrant and teeming with life, the coral reefs of Havannah Harbor now lie in ruins — shattered by cyclones, suffocated by sediment, and shaken by quakes. For veteran diver John Warmington, the transformation is devastating: “We just see heartbreak.”
Across Vanuatu, rising seas, intensifying storms, and saltwater intrusion are eroding coastlines and lives. Entire villages face relocation, schools collapse under repeated disasters, and families now bury loved ones where waves lap at gravestones.
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This week, Vanuatu brings its climate case to the International Court of Justice, seeking an advisory opinion on countries' legal obligations to combat climate change. Backed by 130+ nations, the case aims to hold major polluters accountable — even if the ruling won’t be legally binding.
For a nation contributing little to global emissions, the consequences are deeply personal. “We didn’t cause this,” said village chief Amos Kalsont, “but we’re living with it every day.”
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