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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 of Appeal
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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
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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
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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
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Ali v. Federation of Pakistan

At issue: Injunction against development of Thar Coalfield
Jurisdictions:
  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
      • Lahore High Court
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