On Wednesday, the UN General Assembly endorsed a significant resolution supporting an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which warns that failing to curb fossil fuel production could be deemed an 'internationally wrongful act.' This resolution, backed by 141 votes, was initially championed by Vanuatu, a Pacific island nation vulnerable to climate change. Vishal Prasad, director of Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change, highlighted the urgency for accountability, stating that communities have long suffered from the inaction of major fossil fuel producers. Despite endorsing the resolution, Australia, a major coal and gas exporter, faces criticism for its continued support of fossil fuel projects, which contradicts its renewable energy ambitions. The resolution not only reaffirms the ICJ's findings but also calls for nations to align their policies with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Additionally, it urges reparations from countries that violate climate commitments and emphasizes the need for regulating fossil fuel companies. As Australia prepares for its role in the upcoming climate negotiations in Türkiye, the resolution marks a pivotal moment in the global fight against climate change.