In this powerful talk, Justice Ayesha A. Malik of the Supreme Court of Pakistan explores the judiciary’s evolving role in confronting the climate crisis through strategic litigation and environmental justice.
Justice Malik reflects on Pakistan’s climate-related legal landscape, highlighting the judiciary’s responsibility to address environmental harm through judicial activism and innovative enforcement mechanisms. Drawing from real-life case studies, she illustrates how courts can safeguard human rights, promote sustainable development, and encourage community participation in environmental decision-making.
Her vision demonstrates how courts can push for structural policy reforms and integrate international best practices to respond to the urgent and complex challenges of climate change.
