The Symbolic Value of Leghari v Federation of Pakistan: Climate Change Adjudication in the Global South.

The article examines the climate change case, Leghari v Federation of Pakistan, wherein the High Court of Lahore mandated the creation of a Climate Change Commission in order that urgent action be taken to address the impact of climate change in Pakistan. Topics discussed include overview of the decision in the case, notable features of the case, and importance of the case for potential litigants in the Global South.