UNVEILING ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE AND POLITICAL ECONOMY DYNAMICS IN RURAL PLASTIC POLLUTION MANAGEMENT: A CASE STUDY OF OGUN STATE, NIGERIA Cover Image

UNVEILING ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE AND POLITICAL ECONOMY DYNAMICS IN RURAL PLASTIC POLLUTION MANAGEMENT: A CASE STUDY OF OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
UNVEILING ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE AND POLITICAL ECONOMY DYNAMICS IN RURAL PLASTIC POLLUTION MANAGEMENT: A CASE STUDY OF OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

Author(s): Solaja Mayowa Oludele, Awobona Samuel, Osifo Kelly Omosat
Subject(s): Governance, Environmental and Energy policy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Adam Marszałek
Keywords: Environment; Governance; Plastics; Stakeholder; Rural; Nigeria;

Summary/Abstract: Plastic pollution has emerged as a significant environmental and public health concern globally, with detrimental effects on ecosystems, human health, and socio-economic development. One way to a safer global environment is encouraging rural communities to manage solid waste and reduce plastic pollution. This study aims to explore the environmental governance and political economy of plastic pollution management in rural communities of Ogun State, Nigeria. By examining the interactions between governance structures, political actors, and socio-economic factors, the study seeks to provide insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with plastic waste management in rural areas. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative data collection methods, to obtain comprehensive and detailed findings. The results of the study indicate divergent interests among stakeholders regarding the management of plastic pollution and environmental concerns in rural communities of the Ijebu region in Ogun State, Nigeria. The research emphasizes the importance of supporting community-led environmental initiatives that adhere to established environmental guidelines for effective solid waste management, with particular emphasis on plastic waste, in rural areas of Nigeria.

  • Issue Year: 25/2023
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 74-113
  • Page Count: 40
  • Language: English
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