A youth-led campaign originating in the Pacific helped place climate change before the International Court of Justice, demonstrating the growing influence of civil society and youth movements in international climate governance. Working alongside Vanuatu and other Pacific states, young advocates helped shape a landmark international initiative.

This case study examines the campaign's contribution to the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion on climate change and explores its implications for participation, accountability, and democratic representation in global climate decision-making. It is part of a series on climate litigation and democracy in Asia and the Pacific, which examines how legal action is shaping participation, accountability, and rights-based responses to climate change.