Experts Push Bold Climate Laws

Kenya, Uganda and Nigeria are the only countries in Africa that have enacted climate change legislations, according to study by African Group of Negotiators, Expert Support (AGNES).
Yet these laws are essential tools for addressing the impacts of climate change.

This is the situation even as Africa grapples with severe effects of climate change, despite contributing less than 4% of global emissions.

These effects, ranging from floods and prolonged droughts to unpredictable weather patterns have become the norm. All these climatic changes contributed to 2024 being recorded as the warmest year in a span of 10 years.

Since climate change knows no boundaries, it is therefore crucial for Africa to enact climate change legislation that will help countries effectively address the emerging challenges.

AGNES conducted a comprehensive study on best global practices, examining countries, framework, provisions and elements. As a result, a ready-made draft of a modern climate change law for Africa has now been developed.