The UN General Assembly voted 141-8 to adopt a resolution backing a world court opinion that countries have a legal obligation to address climate change, with the United States among those opposing.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the vote underscores governments' responsibility to protect citizens from the climate crisis.
The resolution, brought by Vanuatu, affirms an ICJ advisory opinion that states must reduce fossil fuel use.
The US joined Saudi Arabia, Russia, Israel, Iran, Yemen, Liberia, and Belarus in opposing the resolution.
