We, the Earth, are sick. The Earth is ill. The Earth is telling us that as much; it is feverish. The cause of the ill health or the sickness of the human body and of the Earth is comparable.
Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa in his address as Chief Guest at the Climate Change Conference organized by the Law & Justice Commission of Pakistan, eloquently discusses the intersection of environmental, health, and spiritual crises. He reflects on the historical failure to address climate issues since the establishment of World Environment Day in 1972 and draws striking parallels between the Earth's health and human health. Emphasizing the urgent need to reduce fossil fuel consumption, conserve resources, and adopt sustainable living practices, Justice Isa also critiques the historical and ongoing impact of sugar production and slavery on both human and environmental well-being. His speech integrates religious and philosophical insights, calling for a profound cultural and moral shift to address the climate crisis effectively.