The Natural Justice Climate Litigation School 2026 is a unique opportunity for students, researchers, and climate justice practitioners to come together and explore the role of law and interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing the climate crisis, and applications are now open until June 16, 2026. This fully funded program will bring together individuals from various fields to discuss key themes including climate litigation strategies, environmental governance, and climate science. By applying for this opportunity, participants will gain valuable knowledge and skills to advance climate justice in Africa and beyond.
About the Opportunity
Natural Justice, in collaboration with the Centre for Environmental Rights and the University of Pretoria’s Centre for Environmental Justice in Africa, is hosting the Climate Litigation School to provide a platform for discussion, learning, and collaboration on climate litigation and climate justice. The organization aims to promote the use of law and advocacy to support the rights of communities and individuals affected by environmental degradation and climate change. By focusing on climate litigation, environmental governance, and climate science, the school curriculum will equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the climate crisis and promote climate justice in Africa.
The Natural Justice Climate Litigation School 2026 is particularly important for Africans, as the continent is disproportionately affected by climate change, with many communities already experiencing the devastating impacts of rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events. The school will provide a unique opportunity for African students, researchers, and climate justice practitioners to come together, share their experiences, and learn from each other. By doing so, the school will contribute to the development of a network of climate justice advocates and practitioners who can work together to promote climate justice and support communities affected by climate change.
The school curriculum will commence on July 6-10, 2026, at the Future Africa Campus, University of Pretoria, South Africa, and will be fully funded, including wheelchair accessible accommodation, meals, and flights for participants. This will ensure that participants from diverse backgrounds can attend the school without financial constraints. The school will also provide a platform for participants to engage with experts in the field of climate litigation, environmental governance, and climate science, and to learn from their experiences and insights.
Who Can Apply
The Natural Justice Climate Litigation School 2026 is open to students, researchers, and climate justice practitioners from South Africa who are working or studying in fields such as law, environmental science, public policy, and climate justice activism.
- Applicants must be based in South Africa and have a strong interest in climate justice and environmental governance.
- Applicants must be working or studying in a field related to law, environmental science, public policy, or climate justice activism.
- Applicants must be able to demonstrate a commitment to promoting climate justice and supporting communities affected by climate change.
- Applicants must be available to attend the school curriculum from July 6-10, 2026, at the Future Africa Campus, University of Pretoria, South Africa.
What You Will Gain
By participating in the Natural Justice Climate Litigation School 2026, students, researchers, and climate justice practitioners will gain valuable knowledge, skills, and experience in climate litigation, environmental governance, and climate science.
- Participants will learn about climate litigation strategies and how to use the law to support communities affected by climate change.
- Participants will gain a deeper understanding of environmental governance and how to promote climate justice through policy and advocacy.
- Participants will learn about climate science and how to use scientific evidence to support climate litigation and advocacy.
- Participants will have the opportunity to network with experts in the field of climate litigation, environmental governance, and climate science.
- Participants will be part of a community of climate justice advocates and practitioners who can work together to promote climate justice and support communities affected by climate change.
Application Deadline
Do not miss this opportunity to participate in the Natural Justice Climate Litigation School 2026. The deadline for applications is June 16, 2026. Start your application early to ensure that you do not miss the deadline.
How to Apply for Natural Justice Climate Litigation School 2026 for students, researchers, and climate justice practitioners (Fully Funded to Pretoria, South Africa)
To apply for the Natural Justice Climate Litigation School 2026, follow these steps: first, review the eligibility criteria to ensure that you meet the requirements. Next, prepare your application by gathering all the necessary documents and information. Then, submit your application through the online portal. Finally, wait for the selection committee to review your application and notify you of the outcome.
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Final Thoughts
The Natural Justice Climate Litigation School 2026 is a unique opportunity for students, researchers, and climate justice practitioners to gain valuable knowledge, skills, and experience in climate litigation, environmental governance, and climate science. Do not miss this chance to be part of a community of climate justice advocates and practitioners who can work together to promote climate justice and support communities affected by climate change. Apply now and take the first step towards advancing climate justice in Africa and beyond.
