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The paper analyzes the regulatory landscape for private military and security companies (PMSCs), focusing on the UN Draft International Convention and the Montreux Document. It specifically examines the risks associated with unregulated recruitment of Africans and the deployment of PMSCs in combat zones and within the context of the envisaged Africa Command (Africom).

Natural Justice opposes the South African government's intention to exclude solar photovoltaic (PV) installations from environmental authorization requirements via a web-based screening tool. The organization argues that this 'blanket and overbroad exclusion' violates constitutional rights to administrative justice, public participation, and a healthy environment. They highlight risks including cumulative environmental impacts, infringement on community land rights, and potential social backlash that could ultimately hinder the energy transition. Natural Justice recommends prioritizing the use of degraded lands, such as brownfields and unrehabilitated mining sites, for solar deployment while maintaining meaningful public consultation.

Natural Justice, a pan-African organization, submitted comments and recommendations on the Draft Climate Change (Carbon Registry) Regulations, 2025. The submission advocates for a more transparent, inclusive, and publicly accessible carbon registry system in Kenya that safeguards the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities.