Sustainability in the Global South : Challenges, Failures, and Innovative Solutions

This is an overview of sustainability issues and challenges affecting countries in the Global South, and particularly in Southern Africa, related to climate change, resource scarcity, and social inequality. It emphasizes innovations, blending environmental, social, and economic pieces of problem-solving into the sustainability puzzle.

This book provides an overview of sustainability issues and challenges affecting countries in the Global South, and particularly in Southern Africa, related to climate change, resource scarcity, and social inequality. It emphasizes innovations in which the triple-headed approach blends environmental, social, and economic pieces of problem-solving into the sustainability puzzle. The book uses real-life examples and expert opinions to illustrate how different communities can join efforts to manage natural resources, reforest the land, and promote social justice development. Understanding global problems or finding actionable solutions, this book provides a clear path toward making a positive impact on the planet. FeaturesIdentifies pressing challenges of sustainability-related issues in Southern Africa. Raises awareness on urgent issues through comprehensive analysis of current research and case studies from Southern Africa. Analyzes the current state of resource utilization, identifying unsustainable practices and their impact on ecosystems and societies. Explores the strong interconnection of environmental, social, and economic factors, emphasizing the importance of an integrated approach to sustainability. Proposes innovative solutions and frameworks that promote equitable uses of the world’s resources and sustainable development while addressing planetary challenges. This book is an excellent resource for professionals, researchers, and academics in the fields of environmental studies, development studies, geography, and African studies, interested in climate change and sustainable development. It's also useful for policymakers and NGOs responsible and involved with UN SDGs.