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MCF Welcomes Landmark ICJ Ruling on Climate and Human Rights

The historic ruling recognises the right of every human to a clean and healthy environment, highlighting that those living in poverty are most impacted by climate change, Read More

Muslim Charities Forum welcomes the International Court of Justice’s landmark opinion affirming that a clean, healthy and sustainable environment is a human right.

This powerful statement underscores that states have obligations to act on climate change and that inaction has consequences. Though non-binding, the ruling strengthens global efforts to hold governments and polluters accountable.

For Muslim charities and wider civil society, this strengthens our efforts to hold governments and polluters accountable, protect vulnerable communities, and advocate for stronger environmental protections. It affirms what many in our sector already know that climate action is essential to safeguarding human dignity and wellbeing.

For a network grounded in faith and justice, this development resonates deeply with our values and mission. With just 100 days before the UK government’s deadline to deliver a new climate plan, MCF is proud to be one of 53 organisations that have signed an open letter to the Prime Minister, calling for a bold and fair Net Zero strategy that benefits all communities.

Read further details in the The Guardian