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Natural Justice submitted a memorandum on November 19, 2019, proposing amendments to the Public Participation Bill, 2019, to ensure the process is credible, inclusive of marginalized groups, and grounded in transparency and reasonable timelines.

Natural Justice submitted comments to the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) on September 19, 2019, regarding the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study report for the proposed Lamu Port Access Road in Lamu County. The organization argues that the project has violated constitutional and statutory requirements concerning access to information, public participation, and environmental protection, noting that construction began before an EIA license was issued.

Natural Justice provides specific recommendations for the Wildlife Conservation Management Amendment Bill, focusing on budgetary clarity for county committees, the inclusion of indigenous and local community representatives in the Wildlife Conservation Trust Fund's governing body, and increasing the minimum benefit-sharing percentage for local communities to at least 15%.

Natural Justice Kenya submitted a series of proposed amendments to the State Department for Wildlife regarding the review of the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act No. 47 of 2013. The submission advocates for a human-rights-based approach to conservation, increased public participation, and the formal recognition of community rights and traditional knowledge in the management of wildlife and protected areas.

This briefing outlines proposed amendments to Kenya's 2017 Petroleum and Energy Bills. The submissions advocate for increased transparency through mandatory public notifications, the establishment of a 30-day window for public participation, and the removal of revenue caps for oil-rich counties. It further emphasizes environmental accountability through the 'polluter pays' principle, the requirement of environmental deposit bonds, and the involvement of agencies like NEMA in oversight.

The ABS Picture Box is a communication tool developed by the ABS Capacity Development Initiative and Natural Justice for use with indigenous peoples and local communities across Africa. It uses eight images and facilitator guides to raise awareness and support the implementation of Access and Benefit-sharing (ABS) regarding genetic resources and traditional knowledge.

The ABS Picture Box is a communication tool developed by Natural Justice and the ABS Capacity Development Initiative to explain Access and Benefit-sharing (ABS) to indigenous peoples and local communities across Africa. It uses a narrative-driven set of eight picture cards to simplify complex legal and technical concepts regarding genetic resources and traditional knowledge for audiences with low literacy levels or language barriers.

This document is a presentation by Natural Justice (NJ), an African organization dedicated to social and environmental justice. It outlines the organization's mission to protect the collective rights of indigenous peoples and local communities through a "Litigation Plus" approach, which integrates legal empowerment, research, policy influence, and strategic litigation. The document details NJ's activities in 2024, highlighting legal victories against extractive industries, efforts to secure land tenure, and the protection of environmental defenders across Africa.

Minutes from a public meeting held on 11 March 2020 in Garissa County, Kenya, regarding a proposed route re-alignment for the Lokichar to Lamu Crude Oil Pipeline (LLCOP) project. The meeting aimed to inform stakeholders that the pipeline route was being moved to the north of a military area to avoid crossing Kenya Defence Force (KDF) land.

This technical report, authored by Dr. Ousmane Thioune in October 2021 and supported by the Heinrich Böll Foundation, analyzes the cumulative environmental and social impacts of four major industrial projects in the Bargny-Sendou area of Senegal: a coal-fired power plant, a mineral and bulk port, the Tosyali steel plant, and the SOCOCIM Industries cement plant. The study highlights critical air quality failures, where particulate matter (PM10) concentrations already exceed national limits by 193% to 540%, posing severe health risks to local populations. The report warns that the concentration of these heavy industries within a small radius threatens the local economy—particularly fishing and fish processing—and leads to significant land loss and water stress.

This report details the key achievements of the African Activists for Climate Justice (AACJ) project between 2021 and 2023. Implemented by a consortium including Natural Justice, PACJA, Oxfam Novib, the African Youth Commission, and FEMNET/RECODEF, and funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the project aims to democratize climate change debate and promote inter- and intra-generational climate justice. The document highlights various activities in Senegal and West Africa, including legal empowerment training, judicial capacity building, community audits of industrial impacts, and the creation of youth and women-led climate movements.

This guide provides an introduction to the social and environmental safeguards and standards associated with REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation). It details the frameworks established by the UNFCCC and other international bodies, such as UN-REDD and the World Bank, to mitigate risks to forest-dependent communities and Indigenous peoples while enhancing the social and environmental benefits of carbon-focused forest conservation.

This document is a commentary by Natural Justice regarding the 'South Africa’s Oceans Economy Master Plan to 2035 Draft 3 v1'. The submission criticizes the Masterplan for failing to align with international climate obligations, neglecting marine biodiversity, and lacking meaningful consultation with coastal and indigenous communities. Natural Justice argues that the plan prioritizes economic growth and carbon-intensive industries, such as offshore oil and gas exploration, over environmental sustainability and the rights of small-scale fishers.

This factsheet by Natural Justice outlines the traditional knowledge of the San and Khoi people regarding the rooibos plant (Aspalathus linearis) and the legal framework for Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) in South Africa to ensure these indigenous communities benefit from the commercialization of the species.

This guide, published by Natural Justice in July 2024, provides information and guidance for the public regarding a proposed 3D seismic survey by Searcher Geodata UK Ltd off the coast of South Africa. It outlines the project's scope, the regulatory process for environmental authorisation, and the potential negative impacts on marine biodiversity, local livelihoods, and cultural heritage.

This fact sheet by Natural Justice outlines the legal challengeL challenge brought by coastal communities and civil society organisations against Shell in the Constitutional CourtC Court of South Africa. TheSS. The petitioners are appealing a Supreme Court of Appeal (SC A order that allows the Minister to decide on Shell's latest renewal application for exploration rights to conduct seismic testing on the Wild Coast.

A case study on the legal action Shrestha v. Office of the Prime Minister et al., in which the Supreme Court of Nepal ordered the government to enact new climate change legislation to meet domestic constitutional rights and international obligations under the Paris Agreement and UNFCCC.

This document is a submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment, provided by a coalition including Natural Justice and Forest Peoples Programme. It outlines the critical role of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) in biodiversity conservation, highlighting successful local practices, systemic barriers such as 'fortress conservation' and non-recognition of land rights, and the increasing risks faced by environmental defenders.

This document is a summary of findings and orders from the High Court of Kenya regarding Petition No 22 of 2012. The court addressed various legal and procedural challenges brought by petitioners against the LAPSSET Project, specifically focusing on environmental assessments, public participation, indigenous rights, and the protection of cultural heritage in Lamu County.

This document contains written comments and proposed amendments submitted by the Biodiversity Law Centre and Natural Justice regarding a Draft White Paper on the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in South Africa. The stakeholders generally support the White Paper's paradigm shift toward transformation and an Afrocentric approach but argue that it lacks critical definitions, detailed implementation plans for funding and cooperative governance, and a sufficiently integrated approach to climate change.