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

Authors

Leslie C. Clark

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.

Recommended Citation

Leslie C. Clark, A Call to Restructure Existing International Environmental Law in Light of Africa's Renaissance: The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification and the New Partnership For Africa's Development (NEPAD), 27 SEATTLE U. L. REV. 525 (2003).