In this insightful address, Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, Senior Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, reflects on 25 years of environmental litigation and presents a bold vision for the future of climate justice.
He emphasizes the urgent need to mainstream environmental and climate concerns as fundamental human rights issues, advocating for a systemic transformation within the judiciary. Justice Shah proposes a shift from a human-centric to a biocentric approach, including the recognition of legal personhood for nature.He also highlights the value of green ADR mechanisms, the potential of specialized climate courts, and the importance of judges adopting sustainable practices in their personal and professional lives. This address offers a transformative roadmap for embedding climate justice into legal systems and societal values.
