Intersections of Climate Justice and Human Rights: Lessons from South Asia

Event: Asia Pacific Judicial Colloquium on Climate Change: Using Constitutions to Advance Environmental Rights and Achieve Climate Justice

Intersections of Climate Justice and Human Rights: Lessons from South Asia

26 February 2018

Author / Speaker:

Sumudu Anopama Atapattu, University of Wisconsin - Email the author | Other materials by the author

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South Asia’s jurisprudence relating to environmental rights and sustainable development is a good example to the rest of the world. For instance, judiciaries in South Asia have used existing rights creatively and articulated the right to a healthy environment. This trend continues in relation to climate change. Download the presentation to learn more.

Geographical Focus:

Subregional- South Asia

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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