Environment And Policies In West Africa (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258238292)

""Environment and Policies in West Africa"" by Ronald James Harrison Church is a comprehensive study of the environmental challenges and policies in West Africa. The book covers a wide range of topics, including climate change, deforestation, soil degradation, water scarcity, and biodiversity loss, and examines the policies and strategies that have been implemented to address these issues.The author provides a historical overview of the region's environmental challenges, and discusses the role of colonialism and globalization in exacerbating these problems. He also looks at the social and economic factors that have contributed to environmental degradation in West Africa, such as population growth, poverty, and unsustainable agricultural practices.The book analyzes the policies and strategies that have been implemented by governments, NGOs, and international organizations to address these challenges. It examines the successes and failures of these policies, and provides recommendations for future action.Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to environmental management in West Africa, one that takes into account the social, economic, and political factors that contribute to environmental challenges. He also stresses the importance of community involvement and participation in environmental decision-making.Overall, ""Environment and Policies in West Africa"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in environmental issues in the region, and provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities for sustainable development in West Africa.Van Nostrand Searchlight Book No. 9.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Ronald James Harrison Church
ISBN-10: 1258238292
ISBN-13: 9781258238292
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 03/17/2012
Pages: 136
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d