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Sustainability in Arbitration: A Step Toward Green and Digital Solutions

During the Nairobi Arbitration Week, a pivotal panel discussion, moderated by Samantha Masengeli, MCIArb explored the integration of sustainability in arbitration, featuring thought leaders from various sectors. The conversation focused on practical steps toward making arbitration processes more environmentally friendly while leveraging digital advancements. The President of the African Arbitration Association emphasized the growing need for conferences and initiatives that promote green arbitration. Njeri Kariuki FCIArb, C.Arb, CPS(K), Adv. addressed the challenges in this area, noting key points such as the need for reducing travel and promoting virtual meetings in alignment with the Green Arbitration Protocol. This includes adopting practices like reducing paper waste, especially when serving pleadings, and minimizing the environmental footprint of arbitration proceedings. Senior Njoroge Regeru raised important points regarding challenges unique to Africa, including insufficient resources, poor internet connectivity, and varying literacy levels that may hinder the widespread adoption of sustainable practices in arbitration. These challenges underscore the need for structural and institutional changes to enhance efficiency and sustainability. Alloys Mutabingwa Attorney-at-Law, discussed the significance of learning about sustainability from both the public and economic sectors, emphasizing that infrastructure and development must align with sustainability goals. He stressed that public sector leadership is essential for initiating change but noted the challenge of hacking, which compromises confidentiality and privacy. Another concern raised was that virtual courts, while contributing to sustainability, could make it harder for judges to assess witness demeanor, posing a challenge to the integrity of the proceedings. The panel concluded with Senior Regero stressing the need for record digitization to improve efficiency, and the President of the African Arbitration Association calling for greater global awareness of sustainability. He emphasized the importance of promoting digital development and internet infrastructure, which are key to making arbitration processes more sustainable and accessible worldwide. The panel discussion was a vital step forward in integrating sustainability into the future of arbitration, marking a significant shift toward more environmentally conscious and digitally advanced practices.