Africa’s Eco-Future and Sustainable Development: Innovative Perspectives on Environmental Stewardship

Author : By Ikechukwu Anthony Kanu, Mike Boni Bazza, Chika Eucharia Eze, Martin Onukwuba and Peter Bakwaph (eds.)

Africa’s ecological future depends on today's choices. As environmental degradation, climate change, and inequality intensify, this volume explores how African nations can pursue development that protects ecosystems and improves lives. Drawing on contributions presented at Veritas University, Abuja’s 2026 conference, Africa’s Eco-Future and Sustainable Development: Innovative Perspectives on Environmental Stewardship, the book brings together research, policy analysis and practical proposals from scholars, practitioners and development partners. Its chapters examine climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy, biodiversity conservation and sustainable urban planning, among other priorities. Across these themes, contributors consider how approaches grounded in Africa’s distinct ecological, cultural, and economic realities can advance the global Sustainable Development Goals. By connecting academic insight with policy and practice, the proceedings argue that environmental stewardship is essential to development planning. They highlight the value of interdisciplinary collaboration and partnerships, and offer ideas for policymakers and development actors. This timely collection invites readers to imagine and help build a resilient, inclusive, and prosperous African future.

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Ikechukwu Anthony Kanu, PhD, is Professor of African Philosophy and Religious Traditions at Veritas University Abuja. He holds a PhD in Climate Change and Sustainable Development and has published extensively on African Indigenous environmental knowledge and practices. His major works on environmental sustainability include African Indigenous Ecological Knowledge Systems: Religion, Philosophy and the Environment (London, 2022); African Eco-Philosophy: Cosmology, Consciousness and the Environment (London, 2022); African Eco-Theology: Meaning, Forms and Expressions (London, 2022); and African Ecological Spirituality: Perspectives on Anthroposophy and Environmentalism: A Hybrid of Approaches (London, 2022).

Mike Boni Bazza, PhD, is a senior scholar in the Department of History and International Relations at Veritas University Abuja. He serves as Director of the JUPEB Foundation School and oversees the University’s consultancy activities. His academic interests include history, international relations, and environmental studies. His publications address issues including Nigeria’s socioeconomic development and migration.

Chika Eucharia Eze, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at Veritas University Abuja. Her academic work spans counselling, cultural studies, and education. Her publications have examined topics such as women’s mental health, the experiences of Catholic religious sisters, and the environment.

Martin Onukwuba, PhD, is a senior scholar in the Department of Religion and Cultural Studies at Veritas University Abuja, where he also serves as Director of Development. His research focuses on religious and cultural studies, including the study of environmental issues through religious and cultural perspectives.

Peter Bakwaph, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Education at Veritas University Abuja, Nigeria, and Dean of the University’s Faculty of Education. His research interests include teaching and learning, professional development, curriculum development, and the role of education in environmental preservation.

 

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