COP29: An AFRICAN POV.

Blog Posts, News & Updates / The Green Brief

“As Africa continues to bear the brunt of climate change despite contributing the least to its causes, COP29 presented both opportunities and challenges for the continent. From the prohibitive costs of participation to ongoing exclusionary practices, the conference underscored the need for a more inclusive approach. In this blog, we explore how COP29’s outcomes—such as climate finance and carbon market mechanisms—impact Africa, and whether they offer realistic solutions to the continent’s climate challenges or merely reinforce old patterns of neglect.

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CONSERVATION CONVERSATIONS.

Podcast / The Green Brief

A podcast by The Green Brief. Hosted by Elizabeth Gitari Mitaru. In a world facing unprecedented environmental challenges, The podcast takes listeners on a journey to the heart of the conservation movement. Episodes will features in-depth conversations offering a unique perspective on the critical work being done to safeguard the Earth’s ecosystems. “Conservation Conversations” shines

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Job Title: Marketing Officer (Green Brief & Wakili Luxe)

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Location: Nairobi Company Overview: Green Brief is a distinguished environmental and sustainability law and policy consultancy firm, dedicated to helping individuals, businesses, and government entities thrive and grow within their areas of specialization. Wakili Luxe, a sister company of Green Brief provides premium legal attire rental services tailored for advocates and legal professionals in Kenya.

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The ESG Edge: Thriving in a Green Economy

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Embark on a transformative journey with us as we unveil ‘The ESG Edge: Thriving in a Green Economy’ course series, spearheaded by our esteemed managing partner, Elizabeth Gitaru Mitaru, a climate change and environmental law expert, alongside Just Ivy Africa, renowned for her innovative digital influence. Over the span of 8 weeks, from April 3rd

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Kenya’s Green Revolution: Uniting Communities for Sustainable Energy Success.

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Introduction Like many other developing countries, Kenya faces the dual challenge of mitigating the effects of climate change, while guaranteeing the availability of clean and reliable energy to its ever-growing population. Green energy projects offer a promising solution, but their success lies in a crucial factor: community participation. Community participation can be described as an

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THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE PARTICIPATION OF COMMUNITIES IN GREEN ENERGY PROJECTS IN KENYA

Blog Posts / The Green Brief

Introduction Kenya’s bold and ambitious embrace of green and renewable energy poses an unprecedented problem of balancing clean energy goals while taking into consideration the rights of the communities affected by green energy projects. Contemporarily, the development of these projects is underpinned in an interconnected web of legal frameworks and principles that intend to promote

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“Green-Brief’s Report on COP 28: Shaping a Sustainable Tomorrow”

Uncategorized / The Green Brief

The culmination of COP 28 signified a pivotal moment in the global commitment to combat climate change. The conference, with its focus on four key paradigm shifts, aimed to expedite the energy transition, transform climate finance, prioritize nature-centric solutions, and ensure the most inclusive COP to date. The outcomes across critical areas such as education,

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“ARE WE SCIENCE PEOPLE OR ARE WE, IDIOTS?” A GREEN-BRIEF TAKE.

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“And that is complete nonsense, are we science people or are we idiots?”. This was Bill Gates’s answer to the New York Times when he was told that “Some people would even say that if you just plant enough trees, you can take care of the climate issue altogether”. Climate Change as a Complex Issue

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: PUPIL

Careers / The Green Brief

Organization : OGO-LAW ADVOCATES Location: Nairobi About the Firm OGO – Law is an environmental and sustainability law firm that helps individuals, businesses, and government entities to thrive and grow within their area of specialization. We specialize in providing innovative legal solutions that empower organizations to thrive in an environmentally responsible manner. Position Overview Our

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Analysis of the Climate Change Amendment Bill 2023

News & Updates / The Green Brief

Kenya was the first country in Africa in 2016 to promulgate a climate change law. The Climate Change Act of 2016 was a revolutionary piece of legislation that led the way to an Africa that put its people first in this race against time and heat. Carbon markets have been lauded as the saving grace

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