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In recent years, legal frameworks around the world have increasingly recognized community rights in energy transitions. Countries like Kenya and South Africa have pioneered policies that prioritize social equity and environmental justice, ensuring that green energy projects also benefit local communities.
Introducing Nicole Loser and @verozano at the Africa Energy Policy Lab! These two dynamic legal experts bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in climate justice and governance. Their insights will be invaluable in discussions on how robust legal frameworks can drive clean energy adoption while protecting community rights and promoting transparency
Oil, gas, and mining projects should not add to poverty, they should help communities overcome injustice, with communities deciding whether and how to develop their own resources.
@OxfaminSAF at the EITI Global conference in Senegal
https://t.co/SbR15jtAJ6
In electoral processes, every vote must be counted to avoid backsliding on democracy. In the same way, to avoid backsliding into poverty and inequality, Africa must account for every dollar earned from her resource wealth @verozano#Throwback@RangaMberi
https://t.co/F5PMOxMka3
‘They offered me nothing for what they had destroyed’: @DailesJudge and @verozano on how the scramble for clean-energy minerals is hurting African communities #JustTransition#renewables#Mining https://t.co/Dk9LCiPt6X
#AMI2023@verozano - "In the work that we do as @Oxfam localisation is at the top of our agenda...
We believe communities do know and are at the forefront of advancing issues that they are dealing with"
cc @OxfaminSAF@OxfaminZim @AndrewKambunda