A Call to Restructure Existing International Environmental Law in Light of Africa\u27s Renaissance: The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification and the New Partnership For Africa\u27s Development (NEPAD)

Abstract

This Comment warns that recent, continent-wide economic development strategies have threatened the ability of Africa to combat desertification. Therefore, the existing desertification treaty, UNCCD, must be amended to ensure its ability to effectuate environmental protection