Rethinking Ubuntu Philosophy in Nigeria's Environmental Law: A Pathway to Sustainable Plastic Pollution Regulation
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This Article examines the application of the "Ubuntu Philosophy" in Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, highlighting the current legal framework and advocating for the integration of Ubuntu principles to address plastic pollution and promote sustainable waste management.Ubuntu emphasizes community, interconnectedness, and reciprocity.The Article explores how these principles can guide responsible environmental governance, drawing comparisons with similar situations in other countries.It aims to develop a culturally sensitive approach to tackling plastic pollution by incorporating Ubuntu principles into regulation.Using a sociolegal approach, it investigates the influence of Ubuntu on society and the environment.The findings are intended to contribute to a more effective, sustainable, and community-focused zhod of managing plastic pollution, ultimately fostering environmental justice and ecological well-being in Nigeria.
Source: eYLS (Yale Law School)
Author: Nwafor, Ndubuisi Augustine
Institution: University of the West of England
Language: English
Topic: Environmental law and policy
Subfield: Law
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7135998081