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This case study by Natural Justice examines a land dispute in the Tsiazompaniry forest of Madagascar, where the Tsarafara community successfully defended its management rights against an individual's land claim. The document uses this case to highlight the critical role of legal personality and secure land tenure for community-based organizations (VOIs) in achieving biodiversity conservation goals and the global 30x30 target.

Natural Justice submitted comments on the draft National Energy Policy (NEP) 2025, arguing that the document contains contradictions regarding the clean energy transition and lacks sufficient protections for local communities and the environment.

A submission by a coalition of civil society organisations—including Law for Energy Transitions Africa, Natural Justice, The Green Connection, and Project 90 by 2030—providing detailed comments on the draft South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) Code and Rules. The submission argues that the draft framework lacks sufficient alignment with constitutional rights and climate obligations, suffers from governance conflicts of interest due to the Market Operator's link to Eskom, and lacks transparency regarding costs and contracts.

This fact sheet describes the proposed South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM), a short-term trading platform for bulk electricity designed to introduce competition into the energy sector. It outlines the role of the Market Operator, the regulatory oversight of NERSA, and the potential impacts on electricity pricing, renewable energy transition, and municipal operations.

This public information pamphlet, produced by Natural Justice, notifies the public about Motuoane Energy's application to convert an exploration right into a production right for helium and methane gas in the Free State province of South Africa. It outlines the planned infrastructure and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, inviting interested and affected parties to submit comments by February 23, 2026.

A factsheet detailing a legal challenge in the Western Cape High Court, South Africa, where Aukotowa Fisheries Primary Co-operative, The Green Connection, and Natural Justice are contesting a proposed 3D seismic survey for oil and gas reserves on the grounds of good governance.

A statement by Natural Justice arguing that African nations must accelerate their transition to sovereign renewable energy systems to avoid the economic instability and foreign control caused by global conflicts and fossil fuel dependency.

This fact sheet by Natural Justice analyzes the proposed revisions to Mozambique's Petroleum Law, which regulates the approval and management of oil and gas projects. While the government aims to attract investment and economic development, the document highlights critical gaps regarding community rights, the risks of legally binding agreements without independent support, and the introduction of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) technology.

The Climate Litigation Lab report summarizes discussions from a 2025 event in Magaliesburg, South Africa, focusing on Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) and the legal challenges facing environmental defenders in Africa.

This community information pamphlet, produced by Natural Justice in April 2026, outlines a proposed large-scale development in the Northern Cape Province involving the Boegoebaai Port, a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), and regional renewable energy infrastructure. It specifically invites public comment on Work Package 2 (WP2) of a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) conducted by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).

Natural Justice, The Green Connection, and the Aukotowa Primary Fishing Cooperative are challenging an Environmental Authorisation granted in 2023 to TotalEnergies EP South Africa S.A.S for ultra deep water exploration drilling in the Deep Water Orange Basin, approximately 200 km off South Africa's west coast. The organisations are asking the Western Cape High Court to set aside the authorisation and the dismissal of internal appeals, with hearings scheduled for 23 and 24 March 2026 in Cape Town.

This factsheet provides an introduction to South Africa's draft National Norms and Standards for the recognition of Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs), which outline the process for recognizing biodiversity conservation in areas outside of formal protected areas.

This briefing by Natural Justice describes the role, challenges, and aspirations of young human rights and environmental defenders (DDHE) in Madagascar. It highlights their strategic demographic importance, their innovative use of digital tools for advocacy, and the systemic barriers they face in decision-making processes. The document calls for the institutionalization of youth participation and the adoption of national laws to protect defenders.

This community toolkit provides guidance for individuals and affected parties on how to participate in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process for onshore oil and gas projects, outlining the legal requirements for consultation and the steps for submitting formal comments.

The document introduces a Just Energy Transition (JET) framework developed by Natural Justice specifically for African communities to ensure they are equal partners in energy system changes and benefit from the resulting social and economic developments.

This guidebook provides practical tools for communities in Mozambique to protect traditional knowledge using national laws, specifically focusing on Geographic Indicators and Access and Benefit Sharing regulations.

The 'Déclaration Semaine Climat-Energie 2025' is a statement issued by civil society organizations, non-state actors, and local authorities from Senegal and Africa following a summit in Dakar. It calls for the 'reinvention' of territories to address the climate emergency through economic sovereignty, the localization of climate finance, and the promotion of 'just transitions' that prioritize local communities and indigenous knowledge over debt-inducing private finance.

Natural Justice has submitted a critique of South Africa's Draft Second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), arguing that despite updated targets, the document lacks enforceable commitments, funding for adaptation, and a clear fossil fuel phase-out schedule. The organization calls for unconditional emissions reductions, grant-based Loss and Damage finance, and the integration of human rights and gender-responsive planning into climate strategy.

This guide, published by Natural Justice in September 2025, provides instructions for South African communities on how to participate in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process for oil and gas projects along the coastline.

A guide produced by Natural Justice in September 2025 regarding proposed offshore oil and gas exploration drilling by Total Energies (TEEPSA) in the southern part of the Deep Water Orange Basin (DWOB) block.