Project brief
Overview and programme direction
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Context
About the 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.
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Programme focus
Objectives
- 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
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Implementation
Activities
- Legal and scientific research
- Support to selected African States
- Analysis of climate change evidence
- Assistance connected to ICJ advisory proceedings
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Results
Outputs
- Context-specific scientific evidence
- Legal research support
- Strengthened African participation in climate-related international proceedings
- Improved understanding of climate impacts in Africa
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Institutional value
Impact
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.