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Landmark Climate Case: key facts
CECIC has joined a landmark climate case before the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights, asking the court to clarify states' climate obligations.
- Type: Publication (free download)
- Published: 19 March 2026
- From: CECIC Uganda, Kasese
- Programme: Climate Change & Community Resilience
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The Centre for Citizens Conserving Environment & Management (CECIC) has joined a groundbreaking submission before the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights, calling on the continent's highest human rights tribunal to formally recognise that the climate crisis constitutes a violation of the fundamental rights of African citizens. Grounded in the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights, the submission seeks enforceable legal obligations on African governments to reduce emissions, protect ecosystems, and hold polluting corporations accountable rights that have long been promised but never legally enforced. CECIC's Margret Asiimwe will represent the organisation at the Court proceedings. Download the full press statement below.
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