Our Environment and Land Court has set pace for Africa

In adjudicating disputes, the ELC has benefited from Kenya's robust legal framework that supports its adjudicatory mandate. [iStockphoto]

Climate change is one of the most pressing global challenges of the 21st century, posing threats to ecosystems, human livelihoods, and socio-economic development.

Across Africa, nations are grappling with the impacts of climate change, from rising temperatures to unpredictable weather patterns and water scarcity. These challenges call for robust legal and institutional frameworks to mitigate, adapt and build resilience. One pioneering institution in this regard is the Environment and Land Court of Kenya (ELC), which serves as a model for climate adjudication in Africa.