Public Trust Archives - Climate Change Litigation

5 Cases found

La Rose v. Her Majesty the Queen

At issue: Canadian youth sought declarations that Canada violated their rights by failing to take sufficient action on climate change, and an order requiring the government to implement a Climate Recovery Plan.

Jurisdictions:

Canada
- Federal Court

Canada
- Federal Court of Appeal

Maria Khan et al. v. Federation of Pakistan et al.

At issue: Whether the government of Pakistan's inaction on climate change violated the constitutional rights of women and future generations including the right to a healthy environment and a climate capable of supporting human life

Jurisdictions:

Pakistan
- Punjab
  - Lahore High Court

Mbabazi and Others v. The Attorney General and National Environmental Management Authority

At issue: Ugandan government's obligations to mitigate climate change pursuant to the public trust doctrine

Jurisdictions:

Uganda
- High Court at Kampala

Pandey v. India

At issue: Adequacy of India's climate change mitigation efforts vis-a-vis Public Trust Doctrine and other legal obligations

Jurisdictions:

India
- National Green Tribunal

Ali v. Federation of Pakistan

At issue: Injunction against development of Thar Coalfield

Jurisdictions:

Pakistan
- Punjab
  - Lahore High Court