Domestic and Regional Environmental Laws and Policies in Africa: A Research Companion

This book explores African domestic and regional responses and approaches to environmental protection and sustainability, providing theoretical and empirical studies and innovative solutions to address environmental justice, natural resources governance, refugees' environmental rights, and climate-induced displaced persons. It is a valuable resource for researchers, academics, and policymakers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 470 pages
Publication date: 10 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the diverse responses and approaches to environmental protection and sustainability across Africa. Written by esteemed African experts, the book is divided into five parts, each covering the entire continent. It offers a broad and in-depth exploration of various themes, including environmental constitutionalism, climate change, gender and the environment, wildlife trade, environmental justice, and human displacement. The primary objectives of this work are to:
1. Explore theoretical and empirical studies to critically examine and provide clarity on the academic discourse surrounding how and whether environmental human rights approaches and policy implications have effectively enhanced environmental protection and sustainability at the African domestic level.
2. Investigate and present innovative solutions to address the challenges faced by African domestic legal regimes in addressing environmental justice, natural resources governance, the rights of refugees affected by environmental factors, and climate-induced displacement.
3. Propose innovative legal and institutionalized solutions to address the ecological realities of Africa by identifying the legal and regulatory gaps related to environmental human rights issues on the continent.

The book will be an invaluable resource for researchers, academics, policymakers, and practitioners in the fields of human rights law, environmental law, political science, ecology and conservation, environmental management, disaster management, and development studies. It will contribute to a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between human rights, the environment, and sustainable development in Africa and offer practical insights for addressing the pressing environmental challenges facing the region.

Weight: 1070g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032459165