KAMWENGO, Fridah2026-07-202026https://research.unilus.ac.zm/handle/123456789/742Bachelor of Laws - Research ReportThis dissertation investigated the feasibility of implementing green taxes as a mechanism to promote renewable energy development in Zambia, drawing comparative insights from Kenya and South Africa. Against the backdrop of Zambia’s growing energy deficit and dependence on hydroelectric power, the study explores how fiscal instruments such as carbon taxes, pollution levies and tax incentives for clean technologies can stimulate investment in renewable energy projects. Through a mixed-methods approach combining policy analysis, stakeholder interviews and a comparative review of legislative frameworks and research examined the effectiveness, challenges, and socio-economic implications of green taxation in the selected countries. Findings from Kenya and South Africa highlight the importance of coherent policy design, institutional capacity, and public acceptance in ensuring successful implementation. The study concludes that while Zambia possesses significant renewable energy potential, effective deployment of green taxes will require a balanced fiscal framework that aligns environmental objectives with economic growth and social equity. The research contributes to policy discourse on sustainable energy financing in Sub-Saharan Africa and offers practical recommendations for designing green tax systems suited to Zambia’s economic and institutional context.enThesis