Environmental injustice and Development in Africa
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2016-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
Many African nations are living in a perverse condition, as they are vulnerable to various
problems such as political, economic, and social risks. Also, they are vulnerable to the problems
of environmental injustice, which negatively affect their livelihood and overall wellbeing. In this
thesis, I explored the connection between environmental injustice and development by examining
different dimensions of environmental injustice in Africa. I argued that both environmental
justice and development approach share many elements such as recognition, participation, and
capabilities in common. I critically explored four instances of environmental injustice in Africa,
such as land grabbing, electronic waste importation, overexploitation of natural resources and
urban waste management; and their impacts on human development in the continent.
Furthermore, the above mentioned instances of environmental injustice have had devastating
impacts on economic development, culture, natural environment, sustainability, empowerment
and social opportunities. This thesis suggested that meaningful participation of the society and other concerned stakeholders should be in place to solve these and other related problems. This thesis is based on relevant secondary sources.
Keywords: Development, Environment, Environmentalism, Environmental Injustice,
Environmental justice
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Development, Environment, Environmental justice