Curaçao and Mayotte, despite their geographical distance, face similar climate crises exacerbated by colonial influences limiting their autonomy and access to international funding. Activists from both territories express frustration over insufficient support from their colonizers, particularly the Netherlands and France. The upcoming ICJ hearings aim to address state obligations regarding climate change, potentially impacting global climate litigation. Recent COP29 agreements have been criticized for being inadequate, prompting calls for more substantial climate action and funding for vulnerable nations. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)