Green Transition and the Future of East African Community Member States’ Investment Policy : Transforming Investment Policies for a Greener East Africa / Chrispas Nyombi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nyombi, Chrispas, author.

Series:

International Law E-books Online, Collection 2026.

Brill Research Perspectives in International Law ;

International Law E-books Online, Collection 2026

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

International Commercial, Trade & Investment Law.

Environmental & Energy Law.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (193 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Transforming Investment Policies for a Greener East Africa

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill | Nijhoff, 2026.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In Green Transition and the Future of East African Community Member States’ Investment Policy , you embark on a vital journey through the pressing challenges and opportunities facing Burundi, Somalia, and South Sudan. This book answers critical research questions about how these nations can align their investment policies with sustainable development amidst climate change. You will discover actionable strategies, backed by rigorous analysis and real-world case studies, that empower policymakers and investors to foster resilience and growth. With unique insights into the intersection of climate vulnerability and investment, this book stands out as an essential resource for anyone committed to a sustainable future in the EAC region. Join us in shaping a greener tomorrow! See Less.

Contents:

Half Title

Series Information

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Contents

Preface

Definitions of Commonly Defined Terms

Chapter 1 Introduction to Green Transition and the Future of the East African Community Member States' Investment Policy

1 Introduction

1.1 Justification for Focusing on the East African Community Member States: Burundi, Somalia and South Sudan

1.2 The Meaning of a Green Transition

1.2.1 The Global Perspective on Green Transition

1.3 International Agreements on Climate Change

1.4 The Overarching Goals of This Book

1.5 East African Community Alignment with International Climate Change Policy

1.6 Relevance of This Book beyond the East African Community

1.7 The Intersection between Climate Change and Investment Policy

1.8 Methodology

1.9 Conclusion

Chapter 2 Green Transition and the Future of Somalia's Investment Policy

1.1 The Post-Independence Economic History of Somalia

1.2 Climate Change and Economic Stability in Somalia

1.2.1 Case Study: Deforestation and Charcoal Production in Somalia

1.3 The Government of Somalia's Policy Intervention to Promote Sustainable Environmental Practices

1.3.1 Environmental Protection and Management Act (2024)

1.4 Balancing Investment Policy and Climate Change

1.4.1 Foreign Investment Act (2016)

1.5 Climate Change and Somalia's BIT Program

1.5.1 The Somalia-Germany BIT (1981)

1.5.2 Somalia-Egypt BIT (1982)

1.5.3 Somalia-Turkey BIT (2016)

1.5.4 Somalia-Qatar BIT (2018)

1.6 Regional Integration, Climate Change and Investment Opportunities for Somalia

1.7 Policy Recommendations to Somalia

1.7.1 Incorporating Environmental Standards in Investment Treaties

1.7.2 Terminating or Negotiating Old BIT s

1.7.3 Leveraging International Support and Funding.

1.7.4 Promoting Local Community Involvement

1.7.5 Capacity Building and Education

1.7.6 Policy Recommendations for Transitioning Towards Sustainable Energy Practices in Somalia Away from Charcoal Production

1.8 The Challenges to Realising a Green Transition in Somalia

Chapter 3 Green Transition and the Future of Burundi's Investment Policy

1.1 The Post-Independence Economic History of Burundi

1.1.1 Early Years and Political Turmoil (1962-1993)

1.1.2 Civil War and Economic Decline (1993-2005)

1.1.3 Post-War Recovery and Challenges (2005-2015)

1.1.4 Recent Developments and Ongoing Issues (2015-Present)

1.2 Climate Change and Economic Stability in Burundi

1.3 Climate Change Impact and Adaptation: a Case Study of the Mining Sector in Burundi

1.3.1 Balancing National Interests with Investor Expectations in Burundi's Mining Sector

1.3.2 Foreign Investment in Burundi's Mining Sector

1.3.3 Requirements for Community Engagement and Environmental Protection in Burundi Mining Code (2023)

1.3.4 Ongoing Environmental and Social Concerns

1.4 The Government of Burundi's Policy Intervention to Promote Sustainable Environmental Practices

1.4.1 The Burundi Environmental Code (2023)

1.5 Burundi's Investment Promotion Legal Regime

1.5.1 Burundi Investment Code (2021)

1.6 Climate Change and Burundi's BIT Program

1.6.1 Burundi-Germany BIT (1984)

1.6.2 Burundi-BLEU (Belgium-Luxembourg Economic Union) BIT (1989)

1.6.3 Burundi-United Kingdom BIT (1990)

1.6.4 Burundi-Mauritius BIT (2001)

1.6.5 Burundi-Comoros BIT (2001)

1.6.5 Burundi-Netherlands BIT (2007)

1.6.6 Burundi-Kenya BIT (2009)

1.6.7 Burundi-Egypt BIT (2012)

1.6.8 Burundi-Islamic Republic Iran (2013)

1.6.9 Burundi-United Arab Emirates BIT (2017)

1.6.10 Burundi-Turkey BIT (2017).

1.7 Regional Integration, Climate Change and Investment in Burundi

1.8 Burundi's Membership in the EAC and the COMESA Free Trade Area

1.9 Policy Recommendations to Burundi

1.9.1 Policy Recommendations for Transitioning towards Sustainable Energy Sources in Burundi's Mining Sector

1.9.2 The Role of Investment-Treaty Reform in Transitioning towards Sustainable Energy Sources

1.10 Potential Challenges to Realising a Green Transition in Burundi's and Strategies for Overcoming Them

1.11 Conclusion

Chapter 4 Green Transition and the Future of South Sudan's Investment Policy

1.1 The Post-Independence Economic History of South Sudan

1.1.1 Early Years and Political Turmoil (2011-2013)

1.1.2 Civil War and Economic Decline (2013-2018)

1.1.3 Peace Agreement and Challenges (2018-Present)

1.2 Climate Change and Economic Stability in South Sudan

1.3 Climate Change Impact and Vulnerability: a Case Study of the Oil and Gas Sector in South Sudan

1.3.1 Balancing National Interests with Investor Expectations in South Sudan's Oil and Gas Sector

1.4 South Sudan's Environmental Laws and Policies

1.4.1 South Sudan's Investment Promotion Legal Regime

1.4.2 South Sudan Investment Promotion Act (2009)

1.5 Climate Change and South Sudan's BIT Program

1.5.1 South Sudan-United Arab Emirates BIT (2019)

1.5.2 South Sudan-Morocco BIT (2017)

1.5.3 Investor-State Disputes under the South Sudan Investment Promotion Act of 2009

1.6 Regional Integration, Climate Change and Investment in South Sudan

1.6.1 Alignment with EAC Climate Change Policy Framework

1.7 Environmental Policy Recommendations to South Sudan

1.8 Potential Challenges to Realising a Green Transition in South Sudan

Chapter 5 Future Direction for Green Transition in the EAC Member States

1 Introduction.

1.1 Findings from Somalia and Their Implications for the Green Transition

1.2 Findings from Burundi and Their Implications for the Green Transition

1.3 Findings from South Sudan and Their Implications for the Green Transition

1.4 Justification for Triangulation of Findings

1.4.1 Justification for Developing a Policy Toolkit for the EAC Member States

1.5 Policy Development Toolkit for African States: Triangulating Findings from Burundi, Somalia, and South Sudan

1.6 Significance of the Policy Development Toolkit for African States

1.7 The Significance and Relevance of This Book

1.8 Final Concluding Remarks

Bibliography.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

90-04-75962-X

9789004759626

OCLC:

1574807846

Publisher Number:

10.1163/9789004759626 DOI