Legal Pathways to Sustainable Soil Management in Africa

Summary

This publication is based on a project funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) on a “Model Law for Sustainable Soil Management in Africa”. One of the key findings of the research underscores the urgent need for more comprehensive soil protection laws and coordinated efforts to tackle the root causes of soil degradation in Africa. It highlights legal pathways to improve soil management and ensure the long-term sustainability of Africa’s soil resources. The book provides an in-depth analysis of soil protection efforts across various African countries, including Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Kenya, Madagascar, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Uganda, and Zambia.With contributions byDr. Emma Chitsove | Dr. Laila Dalaa| Prof. Riyad Fakhri | Hugo Ferrier | Dr. Harald Ginzky | Ikhlas Bouanan | Issa Martin Bikienga | Prof. Patricia Kameri-Mbote | Irene Kamunge | Linda Kassner | Dr. Delwendé Innocent Kiba | Wendpayangdé Inès Carolle Kiba | Eng. Laban Kipkorir Kiplagat | Prof. Youness Lazrak Hassouni | Falk Matthies | Dr. Rachid Moussadek | Ruda Murray | Georgina E.T. Naluzze | Dr. Andriantahina Raktotondralambo | Tsaroana Harizay Rakotoniary | Félicie Ralalaharimiadana | Prof. Oliver C. Ruppel | Dr. Pamela Towela Sambo | Prof. Christopher Funwie Tamasang | James Kipkerebulit Yatich

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Edition

1/2025

Copyright Year

2025

ISBN-Print

978-3-7560-0210-8

ISBN-Online

978-3-7489-5123-0

Publisher

Nomos, Baden-Baden

Series

Recht und Verfassung in Afrika - Law and Constitution in Africa

Volume

47

Language

English

Pages

871

Product Type

Edited Book