Natural Justice – Lawyers for Communities and the Environment
Natural Justice works at the intersection of human rights and environmental law. Our vision is the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity.| Natural Justice
Natural Justice works at the intersection of human rights and environmental law. Our vision is the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity.| Natural Justice
The rhythm of the ocean has always told stories of sustenance, identity, struggle, and hope. Along Kenya’s coastline, from the contested landing sites of Port Riz to the windswept shores of Lamu’s Shella Beach, the ocean has borne witness to the silent resilience of coastal communities. In June 2025, these stories found voice during a […]| Natural Justice
Du 29 au 31 juillet, Natural Justice et ses partenaires (LERPDES, ASAPAC-BF, Natudev, Mboro SOS, ANAPAC-SN, APKM, Collectif Taxawu Cayar et le RAPEN) ont été chaleureusement accueillis par les autorités locales, l’association KABEKA et les membres de Kawawana à Mangagoulack. Cette rencontre avait pour objectif de créer un espace d’apprentissages, d’identifier des leviers d’actions adaptés […]| Natural Justice
In a landmark victory for civil society and coastal communities, the Western Cape High Court has set aside the South African government’s decision to grant environmental authorisation for offshore drilling in Block 5/6/7, along the South-West Coast. Judge Mangcu-Lockwood delivered her judgment on Wednesday, 13 August. Following an intense legal challenge by The Green Connection […]| Natural Justice
Comments on the Draft Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act Amendment Bill Natural Justice has submitted comprehensive comments on the Draft Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act Amendment Bill, 2025, highlighting critical gaps and opportunities for reforming the Bill. The MPRDA is the main legislation governing the mining and petroleum sector in South Africa. This […]| Natural Justice
The state of the South African coastline As a country known for its pristine beaches and progressive environmental laws, frustratingly over the past few years, the rate of multinational companies seeking oil and gas off the South African coastline have become incessant. While we can’t be certain, amongst the proponents of alternative technologies, it is […]| Natural Justice
Lessons from West African Climate Week Walking up the stairs of the Renaissance Statue in Dakar, a bold commemoration of independence from France, I reflected on the last week. I had attended the West African Climate Week, organised by various partners, including Natural Justice and Enda Energie. A key moment for me was not the […]| Natural Justice
Landmark opinion paves the way for greater accountability towards safeguarding human rights, the right to a healthy environment, access to reparations, and affirms the need to phase out fossil fuels.| Natural Justice
Africa has pioneered the recognition of the link between human rights and the environment. The African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights is the first regional human rights instrument to have entrenched a legally binding and justiciable right to a generally satisfactory environment. Environmental rights are also enshrined in the Revised African Convention on the […]| Natural Justice
Nairobi, Kenya — 03.07.2025 A new report mapping the State of the Climate Justice Movement in Kenya reveals a powerful truth: the climate justice movement in Kenya is deeper, broader, and more diverse than it has been given credit for. While the spotlight often falls on NGOs and formal institutions, the real frontline of this struggle […]| Natural Justice
Women should be at the centre of key decisions affecting Mozambique’s shift to cleaner energy sources. While this is not currently the case for many countries – the role that women need to play in ensuring that the energy shift is fair and equitable, is becoming much clearer to various stakeholders in the Mozambican energy […]| Natural Justice
As South Africa assumes the presidency of the G20 in 2025, momentum continues to build around the role of critical energy transition minerals – such as lithium, cobalt, graphite, and rare earth elements – in driving a just and sustainable global energy transition. This follows a growing focus on these resources under previous Global South […]| Natural Justice
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release World Environment Day – 5 June 2025 LAMU, KENYA – 5 June 2025 – As the world commemorates World Environment Day under the theme “Putting an End to Plastic Pollution,” coastal communities in Lamu are raising another urgent concern: the threat of fossil fuel expansion along Kenya’s delicate coastline. Partner […]| Natural Justice
