Environmental Management Strategy Based on Sustainable Development in the African Continent

Abstract

Study on environmental management strategies based on sustainable development in the African continent, and it is conducted by applying a systematic literature review of study on the topic. In Africa, the environmental issues that are faced are out of proportion, and they include the exposure to climate change, poor land condition, biodiversity loss, water shortage, and high urbanization rates, as compared to the minimal contribution to global emissions. Based on the academic literature as well as institutional reports obtained in organizations like the United Nations Environment Programmed, the African Union, the World Bank, the African Development Bank, this study synthesizes the primary strategic approaches implemented in the African regions. The results demonstrate that the environmental governance systems are becoming more consistent with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Agenda 2063 focusing on climate adaptation, renewable energy transitions, community-based management of natural resources, transboundary water governance, and green economy activities. Nonetheless, implementation gaps persist largely due to institutional disunity, inadequate technical capacity, inefficient funding as well as governance discrepancies. It is seen that the policy ambition is strong, but the operational effectiveness is significantly different among countries and regions. The African environment requires greater institutionalization, greater effort at enforcing regulations, increased community involvement and long-term funding to manage the environment. This research paper concludes that closing the gap between the strategic commitments on the one hand and practical implementation on the other hand is the key to the achievement of long-term environmental resilience and inclusive development across the continent.