Abstract
This chapter highlights how environmental legislation is developed and the principles underpinning its development. The environmental legislation in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is reviewed based on the regional grouping of the countries by geographical location. An in-depth analysis of the legislation is presented, as well as its ability to address issues of sustainability and the circular economy.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Municipal Solid, Agricultural, and Mining Waste in Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Subtitle of host publication | Sustainable and Circular Valorization Opportunities |
| Publisher | CRC Press |
| Pages | 69-85 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781040377048 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781003377856 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2025 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering
- General Environmental Science
- General Energy