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This fact sheet by Natural Justice describes the 2024 land law review process in Mozambique, criticizing the inadequacy of public consultations and the risks posed by the 'Draft 1' proposal, which threatens community land rights and allows for forced displacements.

Natural Justice submitted a set of proposed amendments to the Kenya Forest Service regarding the Forests (Community Participation in Sustainable Forest Management) Rules, 2009. The organization advocates for greater transparency, the inclusion of private sector actors in forest conservation, and the mandatory participation of forest associations to align with constitutional requirements.

This document consists of two appendices from a report on energy planning in Migori County, Kenya. Appendix A is a comprehensive survey questionnaire designed to collect data on household characteristics, energy sources, electricity usage, cooking habits, health impacts, and community participation. Appendix B outlines potential avenues for citizen participation in energy planning, categorizing activities and previous experiences for women's groups, youth groups, community leaders, and administration.

This working paper examines the role of civil society organizations (CSOs) in creating transparent and accountable climate adaptation finance systems, drawing on experiences from Ethiopia, Uganda, Bangladesh, Kenya, and the Philippines to propose a framework for increasing community inclusion in decision-making.