International IDEA 62d ago

This interview is part of International IDEA’s initiative: Beyond the Ruling: Climate Judgment Implementation Tracker | International IDEA (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 Dr Hassan shares his perspective as Chair of the Court-created Climate Change Commission 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 Dr Hassan 00:37 What was the role of the Climate Change Commission in implementing the ruling? 04:24 What were the key factors for the success of the Climate Change Commission? 06:45 What happened with the Climate Change Commission after 2018? 07:21 What broader impact has the Climate Change Commission had in Pakistan? 09:40 What advice would you give to others tasked with implementing climate rulings?