Khan v. Federation of Pakistan

A coalition of women filed a constitutional petition in 2019 on their behalf and on the behalf of future generations against the Federation of Pakistan. They allege the government's failure to address climate change violates their human rights to a clean and healthy environment and a climate capable of sustaining human life. They also argue the government's climate inaction violates the equal protection under the law because climate change has a disproportionate impact on women.

The plaintiffs argue that the government's failure to prioritize clean energy projects and abate greenhouse gas emissions violates their rights to a clean and healthy environment, a climate capable of sustaining human life, and the commitments made by Pakistan under the Paris Agreement. The constitutional claims are brought under Articles 4, 9, and 14 of the Pakistani constitution.

The case builds upon Legari v. Federation of Pakistan, which recognized the right to a clean and healthy environment and a climate capable of sustaining human life.

Links

 * Sabin Center
 * Grantham Institute