Center for International Environmental Law
🧑‍⚖️ #ClimateAccountability update: This week, CIEL submitted written observations to the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights for its advisory opinion on States’ duties in the face of the climate crisis. READ: www.ciel.org/issue/amicus... A 🧵
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Initiated by the Pan African Lawyers Union, alongside a coalition of African NGOs, these proceedings mark a pivotal moment for advancing #ClimateJustice, in Africa and beyond ⚖️ 🔭.
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In light of Africa’s minimal contribution to global emissions and its disproportionate exposure to climate impacts, the law requires: ⛽ #PhaseOutFossilFuels now, 🌡️ Measures grounded in the best available science to effectively prevent harm, ⛔ No false solutions, ⚖️ Full climate reparations.
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This #AdvisoryOpinion presents a critical opportunity to center equity, accountability, and #HumanRights in climate action. A clear outcome could equip communities, advocates, and citizens across Africa with stronger legal tools to hold governments and corporate actors accountable 💪