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Practice question: Common but Differentiated Responsibilities

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Practice question

Which feature does paragraph 150 identify among States between the two developmental ends of the spectrum?
  1. All national capabilities are forever frozen in 1992
  2. No State can change economically
  3. Some have progressed considerably since 1992 and now have significant contributions and capacity
  4. Only formal names can change
  5. Development always removes every obligation

Legal references

  • ICJ, Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change, July 23, 2025, main advisory opinion: https://icj-web.leman.un-icc.cloud/sites/default/files/case-related/187/187-20250723-adv-01-00-en.pdf; paragraphs 148-151.
  • Rio Declaration: https://www.cbd.int/doc/ref/rio-declaration.shtml; Principle 7.

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