This edition of #GlobalSouthPole explores the growing debate over extractivism, climate justice and Africa’s search for development models that place people, communities and the environment at the center of progress.
This edition of #GlobalSouthPole explores the growing debate over extractivism, climate justice and Africa’s search for development models that place people, communities and the environment at the center of progress.
Featuring insights from Reverend Nnimmo Bassey, Director of Health of Mother Earth Foundation in Nigeria, the discussion examines the legacy of extractive economies, the concept of climate colonialism and the importance of building development pathways rooted in dignity, solidarity and long-term sustainability.
As African countries seek to harness their vast natural resources, how can they ensure that development creates lasting benefits for local communities rather than repeating patterns of extraction that have persisted for generations?
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