Environment

Linking environmental protection and poverty reduction in Africa: An analysis of the regional legal responses to environmental

Poverty has been identified as the main cause and consequence of environmental degradation in Africa .

Publication Date: 
01/06/2010
Emeka Polycarp Amechi
Law Environment And Development Journal
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Environment, Hazardous Waste, Poverty, Human Rights, Africa, Law Environment And Development Journal, Emeka Polycarp Amechi, Women
Poverty

Poverty, socio-political factors and degradation of the environment in Sub-Saharan Africa: The need for a holistic approach

The right to environment is a recognised human right in Africa. However, despite the legal and institutional frameworks designed to respect, promote, protect and fulfil the right, its enjoyment is still a mirage to majority of African citizens as a result of environmental degradation.

Publication Date: 
01/12/2009
Emeka Polycarp Amechi
Law Environment And Development Journal
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Environment, Land Degradation, Deforestation, Climate Change, Invasive Alien Species, Poverty, Industry, Information, Human Rights, Public Participation, Governance, Africa, Nigeria, Corruption, Toxic Wastes, Law Environment And Development Journal, Emeka Polycarp Amechi, Land Use