Company directors in Kenya, South Africa, and Nigeria could face legal liability for failing to manage nature-related risks, according to a new report. This highlights a growing legal obligation for boards to consider environmental impacts beyond mere compliance.

• 62% of Africa's GDP is moderately or highly dependent on nature, making economies particularly vulnerable.
• The report was produced by the Commonwealth Climate and Law Initiative (CCLI), FSD Africa, and the African Natural Capital Alliance (ANCA).
• Failure to address foreseeable, financially material nature-related risks can lead to legal, financial, and reputational consequences for companies and directors personally, with courts increasingly scrutinizing environmental governance.