ISBN : 9782296568891
ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY AND THE QUESTION OF DEVELOPMENT IN WEST AFRICA
C. Nna-Emeka Okereke
The question of environmental security has emerged a fundamental concern confronting the international community since the dawn of the 21st Century. This is not unconnected to the realisation that the environment has emerged as a threat to human security and sustainable human development. This threat sometimes emanate from the increase in anthropogenic activities of man such as exploration, mining, industry and manufacturing which tend to be threatening the environment. Similarly, the recurrence of natural disasters in several parts of the globe has also adversely affected the environment thereby generating insecurities which frustrate the pursuit of development....