Transforming Climate Litigation: The Role of M.K. Ranjitsinh v. Union of India in Shaping India’s Climate Policy

Transforming Climate Litigation: The Role of M.K. Ranjitsinh v. Union of India in Shaping India’s Climate Policy | Panel Discussion |  #PlanetTalks

#IMPRI Center for Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi invites you to the #WebPolicyTalk series:

The State of Environment – #PlanetTalks 

A Panel Discussion on

Transforming Climate Litigation:
The Role of M.K. Ranjitsinh v. Union of India in Shaping India’s Climate Policy

Details of the #WebPolicyTalk:
Dates: September 01, 2024 (Sunday)
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM IST
Platform: Zoom | YouTube Live @ YouTube.com/@impriindia | Spotify | Google Podcasts

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About

Climate change remains a pressing global issue, necessitating numerous international agreements and the establishment of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to assess and address the progress made in mitigating its effects. India, grappling with severe climate impacts such as heatwaves, cloudbursts, and extreme winters, is committed to these international treaties as reflected in Article 253 of the Indian Constitution. However, the reliance on these treaties must be balanced with the fundamental rights of the people, particularly as enshrined in Articles 21 and 14 of the Indian Constitution.

The case of M.K. Ranjitsinh and Others v. Union of India marks a historic moment in India’s judicial landscape. The court’s final judgment has significantly contributed to the evolution of constitutional climate litigation in India and set a precedent worldwide. The decision is notable for establishing firm constitutional foundations for human rights related to climate change in the absence of clear constitutional guidance.

Objective:

This panel discussion will focus on the implications of this landmark judgment and explore future policy formulations that should be considered to address climate change effectively. We will examine the judgment’s impact on fundamental rights, the role of constitutional provisions, and the path forward for integrating human rights into climate policies.

Program Experts

Chair & Moderator: Mr Ashish Kothari, founder-member of Indian environmental group Kalpavriksh; Visiting Senior Fellow IMPRI

Experts

Ms Shibani Ghosh, Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India; Visiting Fellow, Sustainable Futures Collaborative

Ms Bhargavi S Rao, Independent Researcher & Educator, Environment Activist, Bengaluru; Visiting Senior Fellow (Honorary), IMPRI

Advocate Lara Jesani, Independent Law Practice Professional, Mumbai; Human Rights Activist & Member, People’s Union for Civil Liberties, (PUCL)

Ms Tulika Gupta, Research Analyst & Coordinator, Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi

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