P R E A M B L E

The document presents a series of demands from African environmental defenders, calling for the recognition of their human rights, the creation of a legally binding regional treaty for their protection, and an end to 'false solutions' in climate change. It advocates for a transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, the cessation of militarized conservation in favor of community-led models, and the implementation of redress mechanisms to hold governments and businesses accountable for human rights violations. The text emphasizes the need for the meaningful inclusion of women, youth, and indigenous peoples in the management of natural resources and climate mitigation efforts.

• African environmental defenders call for the establishment of a legally binding regional treaty to protect their role and ensure access to justice and public participation in environmental issues.
• The movement demands a transition away from fossil fuel production and 'false solutions' toward rights-based, gender-transformative climate solutions and renewable energy.
• There is a demand to end militarized conservation and instead prioritize community-led conservation and the leadership of indigenous peoples and local communities in biodiversity protection and climate adaptation.

APA

Natural Justice (2024). P R E A M B L E. https://naturaljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/African-Environmental-Defenders-Demands_2024.pdf

Chicago

Natural Justice. P R E A M B L E. 2024. https://naturaljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/African-Environmental-Defenders-Demands_2024.pdf.

Wikipedia

{{cite press release |author=Natural Justice |title=P R E A M B L E |date=2024 |url=https://naturaljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/African-Environmental-Defenders-Demands_2024.pdf |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@misc{naturaljustice2024, author = {{Natural Justice}}, title = {{P R E A M B L E}}, publisher = {Natural Justice}, year = {2024}, url = {https://naturaljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/African-Environmental-Defenders-Demands_2024.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }