On the 28 February 2024 the Environmental Lawyers Collective for Africa, hosted by Natural Justice, organised a webinar focussing on the on the theme, “Beyond the Courtroom: Non –legal approaches towards the achievement of Environmental Justice”.
The session focused on the important role of campaigners and policy makers in the field of environmental justice. It sought to highlight the dedication of such persons and organisations in putting forward the narratives of front-line communities’ and amplifying their uniquely African narratives in the context of climate change impacts. The webinar did this by allowing for a discussion on the non-traditional approaches to achieving environmental justice.
The webinar featured:
- Bobby Peek, a Goldman environmental Prize winner and executive director at (GroundWork) with extensive experience in national campaigns and policy drafting.
- Dean Bhebhe, the lead campaigner at Powershift Africa.
The webinar followed discussions under the following key objectives.
- Identifying Non-traditional approaches and creative strategies that complement or enhance traditional environmental litigation in the pursuit of justice.
- Showcasing successful case studies where alternative methods have led to tangible positive outcomes in environmental justice.
- Exploring the intersection of, community engagement, and policy initiatives as catalysts for change in the environmental justice landscape.
See the recording here Non–legal approaches towards the achievement of Environmental Justice (Fr Subtitles) (youtube.com)
