Environmental Justice in Africa: GSSC Associate Member Dennis Agelebe’s New Book Examines Cultural and Legal Impacts
Dennis Agelebe is a Research Fellow in the University of Cologne’s Environmental Law Center and Associate Member of the Global South Studies Center (GSSC). He recently published the edited volume “Environmental
Justice in Africa: Cultural and Economic Impacts on the Legal Systems“, discerning the role of law in shaping environmental justice in Africa.
The publication simultaneously delves into the intricate interplay of economic and cultural factors that can either facilitate or impede the pursuit of justice. Acknowledging that environmental justice transcends legal frameworks alone, the book emphasises its recognition as a social pillar integral to sustainable development. In this holistic perspective, environmental justice is positioned on equal footing with environmental protection and economic sustainability, highlighting its multifaceted nature in Africa.
Reference
Agelebe, D. O. (ed.) 2025. Environmental justice in Africa: Cultural and economic impacts on the legal systems. Pretoria University Law Press. Link
