Scientific Evidence on Climate Change in Africa Clinic project

The Scientific Evidence on Climate Change in Africa Clinic assisted selected African States participating in the International Court of Justice advisory proceedings by providing context-specific scientific evidence on climate change.

The project supported the integration of African realities, scientific knowledge and legal argumentation in international proceedings concerning climate change and State obligations.

To assist selected African States participating in the ICJ advisory proceedings
To support the use of context-specific scientific evidence on climate change
To strengthen African participation in international legal processes concerning climate justice

Legal and scientific research
Support to selected African States
Analysis of climate change evidence
Assistance connected to ICJ advisory proceedings

Context-specific scientific evidence
Legal research support
Strengthened African participation in climate-related international proceedings
Improved understanding of climate impacts in Africa

The project contributes to stronger African representation in global climate justice processes and supports the use of scientific evidence in international legal proceedings concerning climate change.

CILPA

Scientific Evidence on Climate Change in Africa Clinic

Overview and programme direction

About the project

Objectives

Activities

Outputs

Impact

CILPA

Scientific Evidence on Climate Change in Africa Clinic

Overview and programme direction

About the project

Objectives

Activities

Outputs

Impact

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