The ruling is an ‘advisory opinion’ and not legally binding, but it means that obligations to prevent, reduce and control marine pollution also apply to atmospheric greenhouse gas emissions under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2024/05/24/greenhouse-gases-are-ocean-pollution-international-court-rules-expert-reaction/