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Natural Justice submitted a commentary to the South African Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment opposing the proposed exclusion of solar photovoltaic (PV) installations from the requirement to obtain environmental authorizations. The organization argues that replacing the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process with a web-based Screening Tool undermines constitutional rights to public participation, administrative justice, and environmental protection, potentially increasing litigation and investment risk.

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.

Natural Justice submitted comments to the South African Department of Transport regarding the Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Amendment Bill (B5-2022). The organization argues that the Bill should implement stronger penalties, increase local government and police involvement in enforcement, and remove broad exemptions for ship trials and offshore mineral processing to align with South Africa's Paris Agreement commitments.

Natural Justice provides comments on the draft National Petroleum Policy 2026, arguing that its objective to promote petroleum exploration and production contradicts Kenya's goals for a just energy transition and decarbonization. The organization urges the government to prioritize renewable energy alternatives and phase out fossil fuels rather than integrating oil and gas into the economy.

This document is a Terms of Reference (ToR) prepared by Kurrent Technologies Ltd. for the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to guide an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for a proposed 1,050MW coal-fired power plant in Lamu County, Kenya. The project, proposed by Amu Power Company Limited, aims to increase Kenya's generation capacity to meet growing electricity demand using super-critical technology.

This August 2016 discussion paper by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) and Natural Justice proposes a set of draft conservation standards to protect the human rights of indigenous peoples. The authors argue that while international law provides a broad framework, there is a lack of practical, rights-based guidance for conservation actors, leading to documented cases of evictions and abuses in the name of biodiversity protection.

This joint NGO briefing urges UNFCCC COP27 to integrate the protection of land and environmental defenders into climate justice efforts. It highlights the prevalence of violence and legal harassment (SLAPPs) against defenders and recommends that the ACE Action Plan and the Global Stocktake explicitly address human rights obligations. Additionally, it proposes a protocol to ensure host countries of COP meetings guarantee freedom of assembly and association for participants.

This research paper describes the 'Heroes Project,' an interdisciplinary collaboration between Natural Justice, the Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology, and the Law+Environment+Design Laboratory. The project uses design, storytelling, and graphic narratives to address the collective historical trauma of the Khoi-San people in South Africa, aiming to reconnect youth with their cultural identity and provide alternatives to dysfunctional coping mechanisms.

Decree No. 73-275, issued on March 19, 1973, establishes a protected perimeter around Lake Guiers and the Taouey creek in Senegal to protect water quality and user interests.

Decree No. 2017-459, issued on March 20, 2017, establishes the application modalities for Law No. 2016-32 (the Mining Code) in Senegal. It provides a comprehensive regulatory framework for the entire lifecycle of mining titles, including prospecting, research, exploitation, and artisanal mining, while aligning Senegal's mining regime with regional standards from UEMOA, ECOWAS, and the African Union.

Decree n° 2019-1841 defines the responsibilities of Senegal's Minister of Petroleum and Energy, covering the regulation of hydrocarbon extraction, the management of energy security and electricity coverage, and the promotion of renewable energy and energy efficiency.

This document is an excerpt from the Official Journal of the Republic of Senegal dated July 30, 1977. Its primary focus is Decree No. 77-563, which establishes the regulatory measures for implementing Law No. 76-67 of July 2, 1976, regarding expropriation for public utility and other public utility land operations. The decree details the administrative procedures for public utility inquiries, the composition of conciliation and land evaluation commissions, and the legal process for determining expropriation indemnities.

Decree No. 2007-1455 of the Republic of Senegal defines the distribution of funds derived from fines and confiscations in economic litigation (competition and consumption). The funds are split between a common fund for Ministry of Commerce agents (33%), litigation participants (34%), department heads (8%), national directorate chief editors (8%), social works (2%), and an equipment/anti-fraud fund (15%). It replaces a 1980 decree and extends eligibility to certain officials serving outside the Ministry.

Decree No. 77-963 of November 2, 1977, establishes the organization and regulation of professions involved in the livestock and meat trade in Senegal. The decree aims to modernize the commercial circuit, reduce the number of unorganized intermediaries, and address meat shortages and price volatility exacerbated by drought.

Decree No. 95-77 of January 20, 1995, implements specific articles of Law No. 94-63 regarding prices, competition, and economic litigation in Senegal. It establishes the legal framework for price regulation, the administration of anti-dumping and countervailing duties, and the process for pecuniary transactions to resolve economic infractions.

Decree No. 2016-540, issued by the President of the Republic of Senegal on April 20, 2016, appoints Moustapha TOURE as a Commissioner-member of the Commission de Régulation du Secteur de l'Electricité (CRSE).

Decree n° 2016-542 appoints Ibrahima SARR as the President of the Commission de Régulation du Secteur de l’Electricité (CRSE) in Senegal.

The provided text consists of excerpts from the Official Journal of the Republic of Senegal, featuring three distinct legal instruments from early 1995: regulations on the collection of fines and seizures by the Ministry of Internal Trade, Decree No. 95-132 liberalizing access to various professions, and Decree No. 95-177 liberalizing the importation of sugar.

This guide, produced by the TAFO MIHAAVO-Natural Justice joint initiative with support from GIZ, outlines the process of 'auto-renforcement' (self-strengthening) for Indigenous and Community Conserved Areas (ICCAs), referred to as 'territoires de vie' (life territories), in Madagascar. It provides a framework for local communities to autonomously document their territories, strengthen their governance, and seek recognition through national and international registries to improve the sustainable management of their natural resources and cultural heritage.

The Declaration of the African Caravans for Climate Justice, issued by community movements, civil society, and youth organizations from over 23 African countries, outlines demands for climate justice ahead of COP27. The document calls for increased grant-based adaptation financing, sovereign debt relief, the establishment of a loss and damage financing mechanism, and the protection of community land rights and agroecology to support vulnerable populations, particularly women and youth.