Environment, Peacebuilding and Transitional Justice: Eastern Africa

Jul 21, 2021 | Bosch Alumni Network in partnership with the Environmental Peacebuilding Association
online

Across communities and societies that have experienced conflicts where natural resources have been one of the factors, we find an undeniable link between the protection of the environment and the resources in question, and the protection of civilians. Damaged livelihoods that depend on the very environment and its resources for survival require rehabilitation and restoration as much as the human society requires rehabilitation and restoration. Thus, this calls for the diverse actors involved in post conflict societies to adopt environmentally sensitive approaches in their initiatives. Mechanisms that are established to support stabilization and transition, including transitional justice mechanisms in their diversity, can no longer over look this nexus between environment, peace and stability. These webinars will thus discuss matters relating to conflicts, environment, natural resources and transitional justice in the various African regions.  

Panelists: 

Charles Karangwa: Charles Karangwa is a Regional Lead for Forests, Landscapes and Livelihoods Programme for Africa and is the Rwanda Country Director at The International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Chalres has 18 years of experience in the interface between sustainable development, conservation and sustainable finance in Africa and South East Asia.

Jame David Dolok:ame David Dolok is the executive Director of Foundation for Democracy and Accountable Governance (FODAG) prior to FODAG, Jame worked as senior program manager with the US based National Democratic Institute and has more than 12 years working on citizen engagement programs, including elections, constitutional development, transitional justice, peace, and human rights issues. Jame is also a member of the Transitional Justice Working Group, where he has played key roles in guiding discussions during the TJ monthly forums and has led capacity building programs to strengthen civil society around transitional justice and human rights in South Sudan. Jame is also a researcher and the co-author of a report on citizens' perceptions of transitional justice in South Sudan and of land and reparative justice in South Sudan. Both documents are available online.