At the Africa Institute of Environmental Law (AIEL), we are proud to be part of this important research supported by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), exploring how Southern Africa can better govern climate risk-induced displacement. The stories emerging from

This afternoon at the Zimbabwe Alternative Mining Indaba (ZAMI), the Africa Institute of Environmental Law (AIEL) is hosting a fireside chat titled, "Envisioning Governance of Africa’s Energy Future." With a population of approximately 1.5 billion, nearly 600 million people lack

For centuries, Zimbabwe’s mineral wealth has been celebrated, contested, and extracted. From gold stools of the 7th century to today’s lithium rush, the story has remained the same: immense promise shadowed by uneven benefits. At this year’s Zimbabwe Alternative Mining Indaba

On May 27, 2025, at the High Level Dialogue on Africa’s Green Minerals Value Chain in Lusaka, four organisations—the for Transnational Environmental Accountability (CTEA), Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation (ZELO), African Resources Watch (AFREWATCH), and Southern Africa

Yesterday marked the beginning of the Just Energy Transition Week of Action in Cape Town, bringing together civil society, researchers, and community leaders to shape the direction of new research and advocacy on economic alternatives to oil and gas. Day One set the tone with

From across various countries and organisations, delegates have finally converged for the Africa Green Minerals Value Chain convening. This important gathering opened with welcome remarks from Mutuso Dhliwayo, Director of the Africa Institute of Environmental Law, who posed a

🔍 Panel 02 Spotlight: Harnessing Data for Impact How can Africa unlock the full value of its critical mineral wealth through better data? This session explores how geospatial and geological data can strengthen negotiation power, attract ethical investment, and boost

Kicking off today’s dialogue with our first panel session: Advancing Regional Value Chains: Aligning Policy Frameworks for Africa's Critical Minerals Development 🌍 How can countries and regional blocs harness the Africa Mining Vision and the Africa Green Minerals Strategy to

📸 Scenes from the High-Level Dialogue on Africa’s Green Minerals Value Chain #CriticalMineralsAfrica #LusakaDialogue #AfricaValueChain #EnergyTransition #AfricaMining #EventPreview #AIELDialogue2025 @ZELA_Infor @AfricanAmdc @Oxfam @PMRCZAMBIA @Global_Witness

Lusaka is ready. The stage is set—let the conversations begin! #CriticalMinerals #AfricaValueChain #GreenTransition #AIELDialogue2025 #CountdownToLusaka

Hello Africa! 🤝 Today, we celebrate the richness, resilience, and unity of our continent as we countdown to the High-level Dialogue on Africa´s Green Minerals Value Chain. Happy Africa Day! 🌍 #CriticalMinerals #AfricaMining #EnergyTransition #GreenMinerals #CountdownToLusaka

Just 5 days to go until the High-Level Dialogue on Africa’s Green Minerals Value Chain! #CriticalMinerals #AfricaMining #EnergyTransition #GreenMinerals #CountdownToLusaka #AIELDialogue2025 @ZELA_Infor @AfricanAmdc @Oxfam @PMRCZAMBIA @Global_Witness

🌍 Country Spotlight: Namibia 🇳🇦 Namibia stands as the world’s second-largest producer of uranium—fueling the transition to clean nuclear energy. Its growing role in Africa’s Green Minerals value chain is undeniable. As we countdown to the High-Level Dialogue on Africa’s Green

💬 Did You Know? Africa is home to over 50% of the world’s cobalt and significant shares of lithium, manganese, and rare earth elements—critical components for clean energy technologies like electric vehicles and solar panels. Yet, most of these minerals are exported raw. As

📢Shaping the future of Africa’s green minerals! The @aielinstitute , in partnership with the @AfricanAmdc is convening a High-Level Dialogue on Africa’s Green Minerals Value Chain, Exploring the Opportunities and Challenges it presents. This two day event will bring together

Huawei is the product of China’s industrial policy in telecom equipment. China wanted to reduce its reliance on foreign imports. It formed JVs like Shanghai Bell to acquire tech and do R&D. It supported multiple domestic competitors rather than a single state monopoly. Huawei

The story of Mr. Mari Mr. Mari attends an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) meeting — a formal requirement for any new mining company setting up operations in his rural community. These meetings are meant to serve as platforms for genuine dialogue, where affected communities

This week, the Africa Institute of Environmental Law (AIEL), in partnership with the Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN), held a series of meetings in Windhoek, Namibia, under its Energy Transition Fund (ETF) Project. The purpose of these meetings was to introduce civil society

Reminiscing the Pain: A Return to Chipinge This week, we are in Chipinge pre-testing a research tool as part of an ongoing study on the governance of climate risk-induced displacements in Southern Africa. But it quickly became clear—this is not just a research exercise. It is a

Welcome to the weekly series of The Story of Mr. Mari. Mr. Mari represents many African families—hardworking, resilient, yet burdened by challenges beyond their control. As a farmer, he planted maize, but due to climate change, the rains never came, and his crops withered before