Revisiting Environmental And Natural Resource Questions In Sub Saharan Africa

Author : Wilson Akpan,Philani Moyo
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2017-06-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781443878616

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Revisiting Environmental and Natural Resource Questions in Sub-Saharan Africa by Wilson Akpan,Philani Moyo Pdf

Based on case studies in Southern Africa, West Africa and East Africa, this book revisits some of the dilemmas and paradoxes associated with the development, management and utilisation of environmental resources, as well as lacklustre official handling of climate change-related challenges, in Sub-Saharan Africa. On the subject of natural resource exploitation, in particular, the book revisits scholarly debates and specific practices around compensation, benefit- and burden-sharing, local participation and space-place dynamics. It highlights fundamental ambiguities in the ways the dominant discourses and policy responses have been framed and mobilised, and examines epistemic and ideational incongruences that have hobbled and sometimes negated the effectiveness of otherwise well-intentioned interventions. On climate change, the book revisits debates around the vulnerability-assets nexus with regard to mitigation and adaptation, as well as the intersection of climate information and livelihoods in agro-based settings. The contradictions, gaps and limitations of climate change policies and strategies in different regions are re-examined based on new data. In the last few years, the Environment and Natural Resources Working Group of the South African Sociological Association (SASA) has intensified efforts to go beyond the annual SASA Congresses and the production of journal articles, in making the research agendas of its members more visible to the global scholarly and policy community. This book is one result of such efforts. It calls for a constant questioning of orthodoxies and the promotion of ethnographically sensitive and epistemologically nuanced scholarly and policy approaches to developmental challenges in Africa, especially in relation to environmental resources and environmental change.

Author : Merle Sowman,Rachel Wynberg
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781136324130

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Governance for Justice and Environmental Sustainability by Merle Sowman,Rachel Wynberg Pdf

Understanding the governance of complex social-ecological systems is vital in a world faced with rapid environmental change, conflicts over dwindling natural resources, stark disparities between rich and poor and the crises of sustainability. Improved understanding is also essential to promote governance approaches that are underpinned by justice and equity principles and that aim to reduce inequality and benefit the most marginalised sectors of society. This book is concerned with enhancing the understanding of governance in relation to social justice and environmental sustainability across a range of natural resource sectors in Sub-Saharan Africa. By examining governance across various sectors, it reveals the main drivers that influence the nature of governance, the principles and norms that shape it, as well as the factors that constrain or enable achievement of justice and sustainability outcomes. The book also illuminates the complex relationships that exist between various governance actors at different scales, and the reality and challenge of plural legal systems in much of Sub-Saharan Africa. The book comprises 16 chapters, 12 of them case studies recounting experiences in the forest, wildlife, fisheries, conservation, mining and water sectors of diverse countries: Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Mozambique, Sierra Leone and Cameroon.Through insights from these studies, the book seeks to draw lessons from the praxis of natural resource governance in Sub-Saharan Africa and to contribute to debates on how governance can be strengthened and best configured to meet the needs of the poor, in a way that is both socially just and ecologically sustainable.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agriculture Research, and Environment
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 982 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Africa, Sub-Saharan
ISBN : UCR:31210012662514

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Africa and Hunger by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agriculture Research, and Environment Pdf

Author : Wilfred Nyangena
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Climatic changes
ISBN : 9966345892

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Natural Resource Management and Climate Change in Sub-Saharan Africa by Wilfred Nyangena Pdf

Author : United States. Agency for International Development. Bureau for Africa
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Ecology
ISBN : WISC:89030528129

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Plan for Supporting Natural Resources Management in Sub-Saharan Africa by United States. Agency for International Development. Bureau for Africa Pdf

Author : African Economic Research Consortium
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Climatic changes
ISBN : 9966345884

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Natural Resource Management and Climate Change in Sub-Saharan Africa by African Economic Research Consortium Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agriculture Research, and Environment
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Africa, Sub-Saharan
ISBN : STANFORD:36105112120139

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Prospects for Sustainable Development in Sub-Saharan Africa by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agriculture Research, and Environment Pdf

Author : Dilys Roe,Fred Nelson,Chris Sandbrook
Publisher : IIED
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Conservation of natural resources
ISBN : 9781843697558

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Community Management of Natural Resources in Africa by Dilys Roe,Fred Nelson,Chris Sandbrook Pdf

Provides a pan-African synthesis of community-based natural resource management (CBNRM), drawing on multiple authors and a wide range of documented experiences from Southern, Eastern, Western and Central Africa. This title discusses the degree to which CBNRM has met poverty alleviation, economic development and nature conservation objectives.

Author : Susan Carr,David Humphreys,Alan Thomas
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781135117023

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Environmental Policies and NGO Influence by Susan Carr,David Humphreys,Alan Thomas Pdf

This book examines the conditions under which non-governmental organisations (NGOs) may exert influence on policies to conserve and sustainably use natural resources in sub-Saharan Africa. The book is unique in bringing together NGO campaigners in three African countries with academics specialising in development studies, systems and environmental policy.

Author : Peter G. Veit
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105111013962

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Africa's Valuable Assets by Peter G. Veit Pdf

Africa is perceived by many as backward, war-torn and mysterious. However, while problems abound, the continent also houses considerable resources. This collection of essays highlights problems and opportunities surrounding natural resource management in Africa.

Author : Philani Moyo
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2023-10-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000995145

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Climate Action in Southern Africa by Philani Moyo Pdf

Using climate justice as an analytical tool, this volume examines the role of local mitigation and adaptation actions in Southern African in furthering climate resilient development. Climate Action in Southern Africa examines the intrinsic connection between local climate actions, climate resilient development and strides towards a just transition. The theoretical grounding in climate justice allows the authors to analyze whether current climate actions in Africa are truly effective for the poor and marginalized whose lives and livelihoods are impacted by a climate crisis largely not of their making. The authors also question the extent to which pathways to net zero carbon emissions by 2050 are achievable in Africa and ask whether this can be attained without undermining livelihoods and human development. Overall, the book argues that for any transition to be a just transition it has to be aligned with the pursuit of sustainable development and climate justice for current and future generations on the African continent. Drawing out key factors including politics, gender and migration, this volume will be of great interest to students and scholars of climate change, climate justice and African development.

Author : Gabrielle Lynch,Peter VonDoepp
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 684 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2019-07-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351623636

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Routledge Handbook of Democratization in Africa by Gabrielle Lynch,Peter VonDoepp Pdf

This volume explores the issues and debates surrounding the ongoing processes of democratization in sub-Saharan Africa, illuminating the central dynamics characterizing Africa’s democratic experiments, and considering the connections between democratization and economic, social, and cultural developments on the continent. Reflecting the diverse and rich nature of this field of study, the Handbook of Democratization in Africa features more than thirty contributions structured into six thematic sections: The politics and paths of regime development Institutional dynamics Political mobilization and voting dynamics The politics of identity Social forces from below The consequences of democracy. Chapters offer overviews of the key scholarship on particular topics, including central insights from the latest research, and provide suggestions for those interested in further inquiry. The material includes attention to broad cross-continental patterns, for example with respect to public opinion, political violence, or the role of different institutions and actors. It also includes rich case material, drawing on and highlighting the experiences of a diverse collection of countries. Encouraging a comprehensive view of key concerns and enhancing understanding of particular issues, the Handbook of Democratization in Africa represents a critical resource for experts and students of African politics, democratization, and African studies.

Author : Washington Odongo Ochola,P. C. Sanginga,Isaac Bekalo
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789966792099

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Managing Natural Resources for Development in Africa by Washington Odongo Ochola,P. C. Sanginga,Isaac Bekalo Pdf

The complex and dynamic interlinks between natural resource management (NRM) and development have long been recognized by national and international research and development organizations and have generated voluminous literature. However, much of what is available in the form of university course books, practical learning manuals and reference materials in NRM is based on experiences from outside Africa. Managing Natural Resources for Development in Africa: A Resource Book provides an understanding of the various levels at which NRM issues occur and are being addressed scientifically, economically, socially and politically. The book's nine chapters present state-of-the-art perspectives within a holistic African context. The book systematically navigates the tricky landscape of integrated NRM, with special reference to Eastern and Southern Africa, against the backdrop of prevailing local, national, regional and global social, economic and environmental challenges. The authors' wide experience, the rich references made to emerging challenges and opportunities, and the presentation of different tools, principles, approaches, case studies and processes make the book a rich and valuable one-stop resource for postgraduate students, researchers, policymakers and NRM practitioners. The book is designed to help the reader grasp in-depth NRM perspectives and presents innovative guidance for research design and problem solving, including review questions, learning activities and recommended further reading. The book was developed through a writeshop process by a multi-disciplinary team of lecturers from the University of Nairobi, Egerton University, Kenyatta University, the University of Zimbabwe, the University of Malawi, Makerere University and the University of Dar es Salam. In addition, selected NRM experts from regional and international research organizations including the World Agroforestry Center (ICRAF), the Africa Forest Forum, RUFORUM, IIRR and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) participated in the writeshop and contributed material to the book.

Author : Wilfred Nyangena
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Climatic changes
ISBN : 9966345892

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Natural Resource Management and Climate Change in Sub-Saharan Africa: Climate Change by Wilfred Nyangena Pdf

Author : Hany Besada,Cristina D'Alessandro,Tefsi Golla
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2024-03-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781003845331

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Routledge Handbook of Natural Resource Governance in Africa by Hany Besada,Cristina D'Alessandro,Tefsi Golla Pdf

The Routledge Handbook of Natural Resource Governance in Africa provides a comprehensive analysis of African natural resource governance, stretching across the continent, and encompassing water, land, extractive resources, and mining. Africa’s natural resources are not only crucial for the continent from an economic, environmental, and political perspective, but they are also of significant geopolitical importance, with direct implication for meeting the global challenges outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals. Whether an abundance of natural resources proves to be a curse or a blessing depends on the nature, extent, and outcome of the effort and experience of an individual country in governing and managing such assets. It is with this in mind that this ground-breaking handbook brings together experts from across the field of natural resource development to reflect on the varied regime types and paradigms within the continent’s natural resource sectors, the specific challenges they face, and their role within global value chains. The book first considers governance for sustainable development and discourses of land and development financing, before going on to investigate the regulatory and policy impacts, and socioeconomic implications of natural resource management. Finally, the Handbook situates the African continent within the emerging global energy transition; examining trends in South-South cooperation, and new frontiers for the harnessing of critical tools in a sustainable future for natural resource governance and management. Overall, the Handbook’s in-depth analysis provides a unique blend of realism and optimism, highlighting the importance of building a new sustainable African resource narrative for shared prosperity. The handbook will be an essential read for researchers and policy makers with an interest in sustainable development and natural resource governance in Africa.