Climate change litigation in Asia between human rights and dignity. The Chinese case and the public interests

This study presents a critical analysis of the climate change litigation challenges regarding the global south and particularly the current practices in China, in addition to Chinese emission control strategies, environmental planning, policy instruments, and measures to provide a sustainable environment for the present and future generations. Starting from some cases of the Global South, such as those from Pakistan and the Philippines, including their requests and the rights protected, we will see the difference with the Chinese case where pronunciations adopted by the courts show a more ‘direct’ and ‘active’ role of the judges aimed at protecting climate change. The research will highlight some of the obstacles to the successful implementation of climate change litigation in China.