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This guide, published by Natural Justice, provides an introduction to the United Nations human rights system, specifically tailored for indigenous peoples and local communities. It explains the structure of the UN, the evolution of international human rights law, and the specific mechanisms available for the protection of indigenous rights.

This fact sheet details a legal challenge by Green Connection (TGC) and Natural Justice (NJ) against the environmental authorization granted to Total Energies EP South Africa Block 567 (Pty) Ltd for offshore oil exploration between Cape Town and Cape Agulhas. It outlines six grounds for judicial review and discusses Total's request to join Shell to the legal proceedings following Total's announcement in May 2024 that it would withdraw from exploration in Block 567.

This guide, published by Natural Justice in January 2024, provides information to the public regarding the proposed oil and gas exploration activities by Africa Oil South Africa Corp (AOSAC) and its joint venture partners in Block 3B/4B off the west coast of South Africa. It outlines the exploration process, potential environmental and social impacts, and the procedure for public participation and commenting on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

This guide, published by Natural Justice, provides legal empowerment and practical resources for environmental and land rights defenders (ELRDs) in Kenya. It outlines the constitutional and statutory rights of activists, identifies the systemic threats they face—including harassment and forced evictions—and provides a step-by-step directory of national and international institutions and civil society organisations available for seeking redress and emergency support.

This NEMA license outlines the environmental and operational requirements for Krystalline Salt Limited's 800-hectare expansion of the Marereni salt works in Kilifi County, Kenya. Key conditions include the protection of riparian zones and wetlands, the regularization of mangrove area use via the Kenya Forest Service, and a requirement to prioritize clean energy over wood fuel for salt drying.

The Lamu County Bio-Cultural Community Protocol (BCP) is a communal document developed by the indigenous communities of Lamu County, Kenya, to document their traditional knowledge, natural resource management systems, and concerns regarding large-scale development projects. It outlines the distinct livelihoods of the Bajun, Swahili, Orma, Sanye, and Aweer peoples and asserts their rights to land, culture, and a healthy environment under Kenyan and international law.

This document is a section of an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Addendum detailing stakeholder engagement meetings held in March 2020 regarding the Lamu Marine Terminal and pipeline realignment for the LAPSSET corridor project.

Natural Justice, a non-profit organization, submitted comments on the Land Court Bill [B11 – 2021] to the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services. The organization supports the establishment of a specialist Land Court and Land Court of Appeal to address the failures of the previous Land Claims Court, but recommends amendments to the composition of the judiciary to ensure contextual expertise is not lost.

The Land Value Index Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2018 is a legislative proposal to amend the Land Act, the Land Registration Act, and the Prevention, Protection and Assistance to Internally Displaced Persons and Affected Communities Act. Its primary objective is to establish a land value index to standardize land valuation for rent, rates, stamp duty, and compulsory acquisition compensation, thereby reducing subjective valuations and facilitating public infrastructure projects under Kenya's Vision 2030.

This document is a set of licensing conditions issued by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) on September 7, 2016, for the construction and operation of a 1050MW coal-fired power plant in Kwasasi, Lamu County, developed by Amu Power Company Limited.

This document is a record of a public hearing held on August 26, 2016, in the Kwasasi area of Lamu regarding the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the proposed Amu Power coal-fired power plant.

This case study describes the legal action brought by Ashgar Leghari, a Pakistani farmer, against the Government of Pakistan for failing to implement national climate change policies. The Lahore High Court ruled in 2015 that this failure violated citizens' fundamental rights, leading to the creation of a Climate Change Commission and a mandate for government ministries to appoint climate change point-persons.

A letter dated February 24, 2014, addressed to World Bank President Jim Yong Kim from a coalition of 168 organizations and individuals, urging the revival of B-SPAN, the Bank's Internet-based webcasting system.

This report details the achievements of the African Activists for Climate Justice (AACJ) project in Senegal, implemented by a consortium including Natural Justice, PACJA, Oxfam, AYC, and RECODEF. Funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the project (May 2021 – December 2025) aims to democratize climate change debates, influence public policy, and promote inter- and intra-generational climate justice through community participation and legal empowerment.

Law No. 76-67 of July 2, 1976, regulates the expropriation of real estate for public utility and other land operations in Senegal. It replaces Law No. 66-01 of January 18, 1966, with the goal of accelerating procedures and establishing a more equitable system for calculating expropriation indemnities, specifically by limiting the state's payment of value increases resulting from public action.

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Law No. 2008-59 of September 24, 2008, establishes the legal framework for the public service of drinking water and collective domestic wastewater sanitation in Senegal. It organizes the service across urban and rural areas, distinguishing between 'conceded centers' and 'non-conceded centers' to account for the social nature of water in rural populations. The law defines the roles of the delegating authority (the State), the delegates (public or private entities), and the regulatory mechanisms used to ensure service continuity, financial viability, and performance.

This document consists of two distinct parts: a set of signature pages and an annex related to a global research network agreement (RDG), and Law No. 2010-01 of January 20, 2010, which establishes the Office du Lac de Guiers as a public industrial and commercial establishment in Senegal to manage the Lake Guiers water resources.

Loi n° 2014-10 of February 28, 2014, establishes the Customs Code of Senegal, replacing the 1987 code to align with international standards (WTO, WCO), regional agreements (UEMOA, OHADA), and the revised Kyoto Convention. The law defines the legal framework for the movement of goods, the powers of customs agents, the classification of customs offenses, and the procedures for dispute resolution and recovery of duties.

The document is the Code des Obligations Civiles et Commerciales (COCC) of Senegal, a comprehensive legal framework governing civil and commercial obligations. It establishes the general rules for the formation, effects, and extinction of contracts, as well as regimes for tort liability (delict), specific types of contracts (such as sales, leases, and mandates), and the legal status of professional civil societies and associations. The Code has been updated to align with the supranational laws of the Organisation pour l'Harmonisation du Droit des Affaires en Afrique (OHADA), particularly regarding commercial sales, commercial leases, and commercial intermediaries.