Written statement of Argentina
INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE
OBLIGATIONS OF STATES IN RESPECT OF CLIMATE CHANGE
(REQUEST FOR ADVISORY OPINION)
WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE
ARGENTINE REPUBLIC
22 March 2024
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 2
Section I: Jurisdiction of the Court and the Propriety of its Exercise 5
A. The Court has jurisdiction to give the advisory opinion requested 5
(1) The General Assembly has competence to request the advisory opinion 5
(2) By definition, the question raised is a legal one 7
B. There Are Not Compelling Reasons Preventing the Court from Exercising