PROJECT · SOCIAL GOVERNANCE
Activate Green Trust
Climate education, community mobilisation, waste-management and restoration work supported by the Trust’s legal identity, governance and accountability.
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Law, climate
and social governance.
I’m Thayu Wainaina, a final-year law student interested in environmental law, sustainability, public law and conveyancing. I am particularly drawn to social governance and to how law, institutions and communities can work together to support accountable, equitable and sustainable outcomes.
SELECTED PIECES
Portfolio
BOOK IN DEVELOPMENT
The Green Mandate
A collaborative book with Sheila Kiarie and Pranjul Sharma, published by Activate Green Trust, exploring youth leadership, climate policy, environmental governance and climate justice.
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A focused record.
A small selection of work and recognition that reflects the direction of my legal and public-interest practice.
RECOGNITION
UWE Bristol Sustainability Impact Award
Recognised for a sustained contribution to environmental leadership and positive social impact.
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Pacy Advocates LLP
Supervised research on contract disputes, civil case preparation and court-facing legal work.
SUPERVISED LEGAL ADVICE
Bristol Musicians Advice Service
Supervised client advice on intellectual property, copyright and creative rights.
TESTIMONIAL
An academic perspective
Having taught Thayu on the Student Lawyer Programme here at UWE, Bristol and having followed his progress across his studies, I have been consistently impressed by his academic ability, professionalism and commitment to personal development. Thayu has produced reflective and professional work of the highest quality, demonstrating not only strong legal knowledge but also the critical self-reflection and ethical awareness expected of an excellent early-career lawyer. He is thoughtful, reliable, engaging and highly motivated. I am confident he will make a significant contribution to whichever organisation or clients he serves in the future.