Democracy IDEAs

Battling climate change with the rule of law

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance

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Across Africa, civil society is using the courts to protect the environment from governments and companies. It is part of a wider campaign for climate justice in the continent that has brought together both elder and younger generations as well as social media. Lawyer and activist Lindlyn Moma has first-hand experience of the transformation happening on the ground.

Guest: Lindlyn Moma, Human Rights Lawyer and Environmental Activist