This is DemocracyNow.org, the Warren Peace Report.

I'm Amy Goodman.

The United Nations has adopted a landmark resolution that seeks to hold countries accountable

for failing to respond to the climate crisis while protecting more vulnerable nations.

On Wednesday, the UN General Assembly voted on a measure calling on the International

Court of Justice to establish obligations under international law for nations to protect

their populations from the impacts of global heating.

The resolution was introduced by the low-lying Pacific Island Nation of Anuatu, which the

UN has described as the nation most vulnerable to natural disasters.

The United States did not support the resolution.

As Senior Biden administration official told Reuters, quote,

We believe that diplomacy, not an international judicial process, is the most effective

path forward, they said.

Well, we're joined right now by Solomon Yeo.

He's a youth climate activist from the Solomon Islands, the campaign director and co-founder

of the Youth Lead Group Pacific Island students fighting climate change.

He's among 27 students from eight Pacific Island countries who launch the campaign for

the UN General Assembly Climate Resolution.

Solomon, it's great to have you with us.

I mean, you must be thoroughly exhausted what you have accomplished.

Explain how this all came about, how this resolution has passed.

Well, thank you so much for having me here today.

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