ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLIMATE JUSTICE PROGRAMME
Climate change poses an existential threat to mankind and if unchecked, will affect life on the planet. With the ever increasing severity, vulnerable and marginalised groups all over the world continue to disproportionately bear its brunt. Their dignity and human rights continue to be violated. It is in this regard and also in response to Sustainable Development Goal 13 which requires the world to limit and adapt to climate change that EACHRights’ through the Environmental and Climate Justice Programme seeks “to contribute to the reduction of the impact of climate change on vulnerable groups”.
We seek to ensure
- The respect and protection of Human Rights.
- The equitable sharing of benefits and burden.
- That decision making on Climate Change are rights based and therefore follow the PANEL principles, that is Participation, Accountability, Non-Discrimination and Equality, Empowerment and Legality.
We lobby and advocate for laws and policies that seek to ameliorate the impact by targeting the relevant institutions at international, regional, national and sub national levels.
Our interventions will mainly be around 2 focus areas namely –
- Climate Governance and Financing.
- Enhancing accountability mechanisms.
Under climate governance and financing, the programme shall support an enabling legal and institutional environment for Climate Justice at International, Regional, National and Sub National levels. Under enhancing accountability mechanisms, the programme shall strengthen the capacity of Kenyan civil society as independent watch dogs in climate governance and promote their participation including Women and Youth in policy-making processes, at the International, Regional, National and Sub National levels, to ensure that their voice are not only heard but also considered in the Climate Justice debate. The programme shall promote access to justice for survivors of violations by supporting engagement with redress mechanisms and review of jurisprudence around Climate Justice.
Case Studies and Success Stories
Our Business and Human Rights Program has successfully influenced positive change in various sectors. From advocating for fair wages in the agricultural industry to promoting sustainable mining practices, our initiatives have made a tangible impact on the lives of individuals and communities.
Get Involved
You can contribute to the success of our Business and Human Rights Program in several ways:
- Support Financially: Your financial support helps us sustain and expand our initiatives.
- Advocate for Change: Spread awareness about the importance of ethical business practices and human rights in your community.
- Collaborate: If you represent a business, NGO, or governmental organization, explore collaboration opportunities to collectively address human rights challenges.
Join EACHRights in promoting a business environment where economic development goes hand in hand with the protection and promotion of human rights. For more information about our Business and Human Rights Program, please contact [Program Coordinator’s Name] at [Coordinator’s Email]. Together, we can create a region where businesses thrive responsibly, respecting and upholding the dignity and rights of all individuals.
Contact
- Our Head Office; Apartment N5| Nine Planets Apartments | Kabarnet Road | Nairobi
- +254-701-670090
- info@eachrights.or.ke
