Children Making the Case for the Climate
7/29/16
ELAW Bulletin
ELAW Bulletin
An ELAW partner from Pakistan is bringing a pioneering case seeking climate justice for children and future generations.
An ELAW partner from Pakistan is bringing a pioneering case seeking climate justice for children and future generations.
Asghar Leghari v. Federation of Pakistan (W.P. No. 25501/2015)
Lahore High Court Green Bench
A farmer filed a public interest litigation alleging the government of Pakistan’s inaction and delay in implementing the National Climate Change Policy and addressing vulnerabilities associated with climate change violates the fundamental constitutional rights to life and dignity.
In its first order, issued 4 September 2015, the Green Bench declared:
