Judiciary Commits to Serve as Hub for Dialogue on Environmental Law CapitalFMKenya: Kenya
Speaking during the 3rd Symposium on the Greening of Judiciaries across Africa on Monday, Koome said regional dialogue is key to building on efforts to effectively respond to unique aspirations of the continent, and tackle emerging threats.
Koome termed the conference under the auspices of Africa Judicial Education Network on Environmental Law as a crucial platform in promoting continuous knowledge building. "This requires us to be bold, innovative, and proactive in our approach to environmental litigation, ensuring that our decisions and judgments contribute to the realization of a greener, more resilient Africa."
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