Climate Change Litigation and the Evolution of Environmental Jurisprudence in the Global South: A Comparative Study

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10.2991/978-94-6239-725-5_10How to use a DOI?

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Climate Change Litigation; Environmental Jurisprudence; Global North; Global South; Climate Justice

Abstract

The wars against climate change are being waged globally, domestically on the streets, and in the courts. One of the major legal means of fighting climate change is climate change litigation. The development of climate litigation around the globe has given content to the notion of a global climate change justice movement, which regards the judiciary as a key factor in developing multi-level climate governance. Climate change litigation around the Globe has shown that litigants, lawyers, and the judges are seeking inspiration from their counterparts in another jurisdiction. Yet, while there is an emerging global trend climate change litigation, it is only the contribution of the countries in Global North that have received more prominence and scholarly interest. The countries in the global south have often been depicted as a silent and passive observers in the development of climate litigation. Yet, this is not an accurate reflection of the actual scenario. The aim of this current study is to break this misconceived notion. In doing so, the authors underscore the significance and dynamic role of courts in global South bolstering climate jurisprudence, fostering environmental accountability, and advancing the overall debate on climate justice through creative judicial innovations.

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AU  - Khushbu Maheshwari
AU  - Nongthombam Bangkim Singh
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/07/07
TI  - Climate Change Litigation and the Evolution of Environmental Jurisprudence in the Global South: A Comparative Study
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