http://dx.doi.org/10.59704/9bd0a7f075073225 https://verfassungsblog.de/african-court-on-human-and-peoples-rights-climate-advisory-opinion/ Anticipating a Climate Moment in Arusha - State Obligations in the African Court‘s Forthcoming Advisory Opinion Fall, Marie eng 2026-07-03 electronic resource text/html ddc:342 African Court on Human and Peoples‘ Rights Afrika Climate Governance Climate obligations Klima climate litigation Afrika Klima Verfassungsblog Verfassungsblog--2366-7044 CC BY-SA 4.0 The forthcoming climate advisory opinion presents a historic opportunity for the AfCHPR to articulate a coherent and comprehensive African rights-based framework for climate governance. Given Africa’s particular vulnerability to climate change, the need for such guidance is especially pressing. By clarifying States’ obligations under the African Charter, the Arusha judges can strengthen climate accountability across the region and provide guidance to policymakers and domestic courts.