The recent announcement that Dangote Industries intends to develop a large-scale oil refinery in Lamu has reignited an important national conversation: what kind of energy future does Kenya want to build? From the perspective of the deCOALonize Campaign, the proposal raises concerns not only about
There are many organizations in Kenya involved in advocacy for environmental and climate justice, communal land rights, among many other collective rights. These organizations are keen on creating awareness on these issues and mobilizing public attention and opinion on these issues with the aim of
Africa is a continent with great potential for growth and development. However, it is also a region that is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. If Africa is to ensure a climate just future for generations to come, it must take bold and
The world’s leading scientific authority on climate change, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), states that the world is now in extraordinarily dangerous territory (IPCC, 2021). Every small delay to proportionate action on mitigation and adaptation is a move closer to irredeemable damage to
The deCOALonize campaign is a movement committed to stopping the development of coal and coal-related industries for a clean and sustainable energy future in Kenya and the region. We aim to do this through community engagement, public activism and legal advocacy. This campaign was formed
September 6th, 2022 DeCOALonize Movement launches documentary titled, ‘The deCOALonize Journey’ detailing the story of how the movement mobilized to stop the development of a coal industry in Kenya Nairobi, Kenya – deCOALonize Kenya is pleased to announce the launch of their new documentary,
Kenya is a signatory to the 2015 Paris Agreement, committing the country to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions by 32% compared to a business as usual (BAU) scenario by 2030. Yet, despite this commitment, the Kenyan Budget outlining the governments’ plans for Kenya’s Post-COVID recovery
In June 2019, the National Environment Tribunal (NET) in Kenya issued a judgment cancelling the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) license of the proposed Lamu coal plant – a project that was relying heavily on financial support from the Industrial Commercial Bank of China (ICBC). The
deCOALonize Campaign – is a campaign pushing for a green and sustainable energy future for Kenya, which the Natural Justice Kenya Office hosts. The deCOALonize Campaign aims to provide information to local communities, policymakers, academics, and civil society on coal alternatives and embrace clean energy
The deCOALonize campaign is pleased to finally release the Kenya Coal Report 2021. This report provides information for policymakers, civil societies, community members, and others interested in Coal Power exploration and production in Kenya. Click here to access the full report.