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GAIL Inaugural Africa Impact Journal
Introducing the Africa Impact Journal, a dedicated platform for African lawyers driving social and environmental change. As impact law has long been part of African legal practice, this journal highlights the challenges and opportunities of working in a complex and evolving landscape.
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Climate Change Could Cut the Economy in Half. We’re Not Ready for It.
The New Republic article titled “Climate Change Could Cut the Economy in Half. We’re Not Ready for It” is a thought-provoking piece which delves into a recent study by the U.K.’s Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
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How well is law and policy keeping up with climate goals? And what does this mean for mining in Africa?
This session featured special guests who explored the state of play of net zero regulation and policy across different jurisdictions and how these legal developments are affecting the business of mining in Africa.Â
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State of Social Procurement:
The World Economic Forum’s latest report sheds light on a growing challenge in global supply chains: the rise of social issues.
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LEGAL CHARTER 1.5: Climate Adaptation for Legal Practitioners
The article describes a one-day workshop, “Climate Adaptation for Legal Practitioners,” organised by Legal Charter 1.5 and Black Mountains College. It aims to equip legal professionals, particularly those in sectors contributing to climate change, with the knowledge and tools to address climate adaptation and systemic change, leveraging their expertise to promote sustainable and just practices…
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Charting Paths: Opportunities and Challenges for Early-Career Impact Lawyers
This session focuses on the fact that ‘impact law exists’ as a career path/practice. Lawyers in their early-career share their personal journeys and the different paths they have taken to get to where they are.