Crisis and Opportunity - 9781849710404

Taylor & Francis

Crisis and OpportunityEnvironment and development in Africa\nAuthor(s): Francois Falloux, Lee M Talbot\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Earthscan Ltd\nISBN-13: 9781849710404, 978-1849710404\nSynopsis\nWinner of the Prix Pierre Chauleur of the French Academie des Sciences d'Outre-Mer \n\nUntil some way is found of dealing with Africa's catastrophic environmental crises none of the continent's other problems will find a long-term solution. Yet there is hope, and Crisis and Opportunity sets out a programme for dealing with the problems successfully. Written in a clear and engaging style, the book shows how environmental management can be achieved and institutionalized from within Africa, rather than through interference from the West, by implementing National Environmental Action Plans (NEAPS). Aware of the urgency of the problems, Francois Falloux and Lee Talbot offer practical guidelines based on direct experience and incorporate a great3