International IDEA 62d ago

This interview is part of International IDEA’s initiative: Beyond the Ruling: Climate Judgment Implementation Tracker (https://www.idea.int/cases) The initiative features a global database tracking what happens after key climate litigation rulings, revealing how they translate into changes in law, policy, and practice. It documents government responses and implementation processes, with a focus on accountability, innovation, and implications for democracy. In this interview with Asghar Leghari, he shares his perspectives on the implementation of the Leghari v Pakistan (2015)  case. The interview was conducted online on 19 February 2026. Read about the case: Leghari v Federation of Pakistan (Lahore High Court, 2015) | International IDEA: https://www.idea.int/cases/leghari-v-federation-pakistan-lahore-high-court-2015 Explore more at: www.idea.int/climate Get in touch: climate@idea.int Chapters: 00:00 Climate Judgment Implementation tracker: Interview with Asghar Leghari 00:05 How has the case been implemented?  02:15 Beyond the legal ruling, what wider effects has the case had? 04:21 What advice would you give to other lawyers and communities bringing similar cases? 06:30 How does the outcome compare with what you originally hoped the case would achieve?