East Africa Climate
Legislative Assembly
A Regional Parliamentary Caucus on Climate Change Advocacy
Our Impact
Legislative Frameworks
Supporting the development of comprehensive climate laws across 10 East African countries
Parliamentary Capacity
Training over 200 parliamentarians in climate legislation and policy development
Policy Harmonization
Facilitating regional cooperation and alignment of climate policies
Research & Resources
Producing evidence-based policy briefs and legislative toolkits
Who We Are
The East Africa Climate Legislative Assembly (EACLA) is a regional parliamentary caucus dedicated to advancing climate action through legislative processes. We bring together Members of Parliament from across Eastern Africa to foster collaborative efforts in climate policy, legislation, and advocacy.
Member Countries & Legislative Progress
Kenya
Climate Change Act (2016)
Pioneering law in Africa, establishing legal framework for climate change mitigation and adaptation
Uganda
Climate Change Act (2021)
Provides for implementation of climate actions and establishment of Climate Change Fund
Tanzania
Environmental Management Act
Climate change regulations under review to enhance adaptation planning
South Sudan
National Climate Policy
Developing institutional framework for adaptation and resilience building
Ethiopia
CRGE Strategy
Climate-Resilient Green Economy strategy driving carbon-neutral growth by 2030
DR Congo
Environmental Protection Law
Forest Code and REDD+ strategy supporting climate-smart forestry
Malawi
Climate Management Policy
Focused on resilience and low-emission development with draft Climate Change Bill
Somalia
Climate Change Policy
2020-2030 policy integrating climate risks into national development
Djibouti
Adaptation Strategy
Focuses on water resource management and coastal protection
Eritrea
UNFCCC Communications
Integration of climate action into food security and rural development
Our Vision
A climate-resilient East Africa where progressive, harmonized, and enforceable climate laws support sustainable development and environmental justice for all.
Our Mission
To build the capacity of parliamentarians across East Africa, enabling them to effectively draft, debate, enact, and oversee climate legislation, while integrating climate resilience into national development strategies.
What We Do
Capacity Building
Workshops, legislative forums, and exchange programs to strengthen MPs' understanding of climate science and policy instruments
Policy Harmonization
Working toward aligning climate laws across the region and promoting transboundary climate solutions
Advocacy & Oversight
Championing stronger climate commitments, increased climate finance, and institutional accountability
Research & Knowledge
Developing research-based policy briefs, legislative toolkits, and case studies for evidence-based lawmaking
Thematic Climate Legislation Areas
EACLA focuses on key thematic areas that are critical for comprehensive climate legislation across East Africa
Circular Economy
Promoting legislation for sustainable production, waste reduction, and resource efficiency
Blue Economy
Sustainable use of ocean and freshwater resources for economic growth
Climate-Smart Agriculture
Laws to improve food security, resilience, and low-emission agriculture
Nature-Based Solutions
Forest conservation, reforestation, and ecosystem restoration legislation
Renewable Energy
Clean energy access and equitable transitions from fossil fuels
Urban Resilience
Climate-smart urban planning and infrastructure development
Disaster Risk Reduction
Preparedness, response, and protection of vulnerable populations
Why It Matters
Climate Vulnerability
The East African region is one of the most climate-vulnerable regions in the world, facing severe impacts from floods, droughts, desertification, and changing weather patterns.
Immense Opportunity
Yet, it is also a region of immense opportunity—abundant in renewable energy potential, youthful innovation, and rich ecosystems that can drive sustainable development.
Coordinated Response
Climate change knows no borders. The impacts demand a coordinated and robust legislative response across the entire region.
Regional Impact
By empowering lawmakers with knowledge, tools, and platforms to act decisively, EACLA is shaping a regional legislative response that is as bold as the challenge itself.
Join the Movement
We call on national parliaments, regional blocs, development partners, civil society, and the private sector to collaborate with EACLA in building a resilient and climate-just East Africa.