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 .
Emeka Polycarp Amechi
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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.