At the Indian Institute of Sustainable Development (IISD), Advocate Nina Nariman has supported various Public Interest Litigations (PILs) on social and environmental matters in the people’s and national interest, particularly in the National Green Tribunal (NGT) for over a decade. She is widely Respected for her clarity of thought, Principled Advocacy and the Powerful Impact of her legal work across sectors. Her association with IISD reflects her belief in using the Law not just as a tool for resolution, but as a catalyst for long-term systemic change.

Nina Nariman is a Respected Advocate practicing at the Supreme Court of India, known for her expertise in Constitutional Law, Environmental Law and Human Rights Law. She brings years of impactful legal experience to some of the Nation’s most critical and High-Stakes Cases, consistently upholding the Principles of Justice, Equity and Accountability.

Her work spans a wide range of Public Interest Litigations, policy-driven legal frameworks and complex constitutional matters. She has appeared in several Landmark Cases, particularly in areas concerning Climate Justice, Gender Rights and Governance Reforms and is frequently consulted on strategic litigation for causes aligned with Sustainable Development. Adv. Nariman has advised multiple NGOs, International Development Bodies and Policy Think Tanks, offering deep legal insight into issues at the intersection of Law, Public Policy and Sustainability. Her counsel has contributed to high-level discussions and recommendations before Legislative, Judicial and Administrative Bodies.

Her academic background in Law and International Affairs further enhances her multidisciplinary approach, allowing her to address legal challenges with both national depth and global perspective. She regularly speaks at leading legal forums and contributes to research on Legal Reform, Environmental Governance and Social Justice.

Her academic foundation is equally strong, having earned her Law degree from the University of Delhi (DU) and completed advanced studies in International Law and Policy at Harvard University, where she focused on legal frameworks for Sustainable and Inclusive Development.