Environmental Ethics & Law

2025 Vol.1 No.2

The Climate-Well-Being Nexus: Integrating Global Evidence to Align Subjective Perceptions and Objective Realities in the Age of Climate Uncertainty

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Abstract:Climate change is no longer an abstract dilemma but a lived reality, experienced not only through changing material conditions but also across the psychological landscapes of people worldwide. While extensive literature documents the physical consequences of rising sea levels, extreme temperatures and growing food insecurity, far less attention has been given to how these disruptions influence sub... More >>

The Socioeconomic Roots of Biodiversity Loss in Lesotho: A Critical Analysis

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Abstract:This research investigates the correlation between human dependence on natural resources, instances of their unsustainable use, and the subsequent decline in plant and animal biodiversity. The central argument posits that unsustainable resource extraction methods degrade the ecosystem, leading to a reduction in species diversity within the affected region. The study aims to evaluate local percepti... More >>

Integrating Indigenous Knowledge and Traditional African Governance into Climate Policy: Legal and Strategic Implications

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Abstract:This study examines how traditional African governance systems and indigenous knowledge can be more effectively integrated into national and regional climate strategies, with particular attention to legal and policy implications. Using a qualitative narrative review combined with doctrinal legal analysis, the paper synthesizes international legal instruments, regional African climate frameworks, n... More >>

The Impact of Medicinal Herb Demand on Biodiversity Loss in Maseru, Lesotho

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Abstract:The growing interest in therapeutic plants has become an important ecological concern in many developing countries, including Maseru. In these areas, traditional or ethno-medical systems still play a key role in primary healthcare. For many communities, plant-based remedies are the most affordable and accessible option, especially where modern medical services are limited or costly. This study inv... More >>