Environmental Law and Climate Justice: Case Study on the East African Crude Oil Pipeline – Branching Scenario Tool

Introduction Welcome to the Branching Scenarios Tool “Environmental Law and Climate Justice: Case Study on the East African Crude Oil Pipeline”! This digital tool was developed as part of a…

Talking to Justice Prof. Dennis Dominic Adjei: Insights into his Work as Judge of the African Court of Human and People’s Rights

Introduction On June 10, 2024, the Chair of African Legal Studies (ALS) at the University of Bayreuth had the unique opportunity to host two distinguished representatives from the African Court…

Talking to Dr. Robert Eno: Exciting insights into his work as Registrar at the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights.

Introduction On June 10, 2024, the Chair of African Legal Studies (ALS) at the University of Bayreuth had the unique opportunity to host two distinguished representatives from the African Court…

Talking to Prof. Robert Doya Nanima: Fascinating Insights into His Work as a Children’s Rights Expert

Introduction During his research stay at the Chair of African Legal Studies at the University of Bayreuth and the visit of the Judges from the African Court on Human and…

A Caution Against Emerging Digital-Industrial Complex in Africa

In his farewell Presidential Address in 1961, outgoing US President Dwight Eisenhower then warned about the dangers of the military-industrial complex. He acknowledged the necessity of collaboration between the US…

Environmental Impact Assessment in Rwanda: Legal Framework and Challenges

Introduction Environmental impact assessments are essential processes used to evaluate the potential effects of a proposed project on the environment before implementation. In Africa, their integration into national legislation varies…

Gender Equality and Climate Justice – A Critical Examination of Legislative and Institutional Reforms in the Global South

Introduction Climate Change is the defining crisis of our time, threatening people’s lives by rising sea levels and extreme weather conditions. Its impacts primarily affect marginalized groups, but women are…

Opinion: No EAC integration without sustainable solutions for Eastern DRC

Introduction The ongoing crisis in Eastern Congo, marked by the resurgence of the M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda (according to UN Peacekeeping Forces) and the involvement of multiple military…

International law instruments for greenhouse gas mitigation and sustainable development in Nigeria

Introduction Climate change in Nigeria could, for example, be attributed to the production of fossil fuels in which greenhouse gases (GHGs) are emitted. [1] A decrease in the production of…

Off the record, on point: The art of informal data collection

Introduction A colleague has just defended her work at the University of Bayreuth. In her work, she used several research methods. However, what captured my attention and prompted my thoughts…