Junior Lawyers Against Poverty (JLAP)

 “Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice. It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and a decent life.” - Nelson Mandela.

Junior Lawyers Against Poverty (JLAP) network of students and junior lawyers use their legal skills to help fight this global challenge – eradication of poverty – through global improvement of access to justice and legal education.

Earth System Governance in Africa: knowledge and capacity needs

The impacts of global environmental change (GEC) vary regionally, and Africa is exceptionally prone to the more adverse impacts. Governance deficits, heavy dependence on natural resources and climate sensitive economies, high levels of population growth and urbanization, poverty, conflicts, a hefty disease burden and similar stressors weaken the capacity of many African countries to adapt to these impacts