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What are the legal implications of fossil fuel subsidies?
Each year governments spend billions subsidizing fossil fuels—yet the International Court of Justice (ICJ)’s Advisory Opinion makes clear these subsidies are a legal risk.
Our new brief—part of a series on the ICJ opinion and what it means for states—breaks down the implications for environmentally harmful subsidies.
Our expert Natalie Jones explains states should:
🌍 Track and make transparent all environmentally harmful subsidies
🟢 Phase them out gradually and redirect support to clean energy
🤝 Coordinate internationally to reduce political risks and build momentum
