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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Tales of Toothless Laws

Blog Posts, Uncategorized / Wynnete Naliaka

Can We Really Trust Our Legal Frameworks? In any functioning democracy, laws are meant to guide, regulate, and protect. They provide a sense of order and justice, ensuring that all players—big or small—are held accountable. But what happens when these laws, though written in ink, lose their power to enact real change? In Kenya, the

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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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Gold Investment in Kenya.

News & Updates / Mitchelle Kobia

As investors in Kenya have increasingly resorted to gold to insulate themselves from economic storms, the aspects of resource conservation and sustainability in mining are of great importance. The mining sector is likely to embrace such scenarios owing to the new policies towards minerals development in Kenya like the mining act 2016. Such reforms incorporate

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The Legal Loopholes Facilitating Revenue Loss in the Mining Sector in Kenya.

Insights, News & Updates / Mitchelle Kobia

Kenya’s mining sector is an important source of economic growth, but it is also riddled with potential for income loss due to legal and regulatory loopholes. The sector is governed by a set of regulations intended to regulate extraction, taxes, and environmental compliance, but these rules contain flaws that have been systematically exploited. This exploitation,

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The Deep Value of Indigenous Knowledge.

Insights, News & Updates / Mitchelle Kobia

As the world progresses, there is great knowledge that remains underutilized particularly concerning the traditional approaches to ecology. Indigenous knowledge offers opportunities regarding good living and interacting positively with nature, advanced over periods by people living with nature. This indigenous know-how is beneficial especially in providing effective methods on how to tackle current environmental issues.

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The Power of Public Participation in Kenya: Lessons from the Amboseli Debate and Beyond.

Blog Posts, Insights, News & Updates / Wynnete Naliaka

Public participation is more than just a democratic ideal; it’s a crucial component of governance that ensures the voices of citizens are heard and considered in decision-making processes. In Kenya, public participation has increasingly become a focal point in governance, shaping policies and legislation in significant ways. However, the effectiveness of public participation can be

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Climate Change Litigation : Trends, Challenges and Legal Practice.

Blog Posts, Insights, News & Updates / Mitchelle Kobia

Climate change lawsuits have emerged as an effective instrument in the global fight against climate change. This article identifies the trends, problems, and implications for legal practice, focusing on Kenya and a pertinent case study from the region. Consider this: there has been a global spike in litigation concerning climate change. According to the UNEP

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THE IMPACT OF CORRUPTION ON ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN KENYA

Insights, Blog Posts, News & Updates / Okoth Brian Ogombo

The term ‘corruption’ is related to poverty, ineffective legislation, and uncertainty. In reality, its negative implications go well beyond this and have a huge negative impact on environmental sustainability and conservation management. Corruption in the environmental sector which can occur at any step of the resource exploitation process may have disastrous consequences. Such corrupt practices may include embezzlement

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

News & Updates, Careers, Insights, Uncategorized / The Green Brief

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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