What occurs when transnational corporations exercise unchecked authority over Africa’s natural resources? Why, after decades of resource extraction, do prosperity and environmental sustainability continue to elude so many African communities?

Resource Exploits and Climate Change in Africa is a significant investigation into the political, economic, and environmental forces shaping the continent’s ongoing struggle for ecological justice and sovereign development. This impactful work unravels the intricate web of corporate greed, state complicity, and global climate inertia that has ensnared many African nations in a cycle of exploitation and vulnerability.

From the polluted creeks of the Niger Delta to the deforested landscapes of Ghana and the cobalt mines of the Congo Basin, this book exposes how major oil, gas, and mining corporations—including Shell, Chevron, and TotalEnergies—leverage their influence to obstruct climate policy, greenwash harmful practices, and entrench fossil-fuel dependency. Through rigorous empirical analysis and vivid case studies from Nigeria, Ghana, Mozambique, and the DRC, it reveals the enduring legacy of colonial extraction and the rise of a new form of green imperialism.

But this is not only a story of devastation but also a chronicle of resistance and reimagination. The book amplifies the voices of African grassroots movements, civil society actors, and climate justice advocates challenging the status quo. From legal battles and international campaigns to community-owned renewable energy initiatives, these actors are building a radically different vision, rooted in sovereignty, sustainability, and solidarity.

Accessible yet deeply analytical, this book is essential reading for scholars, policymakers, activists, and global citizens concerned with:

Climate justice and global inequality

Corporate accountability and environmental governance

Postcolonial development and ecological resilience in Africa

With its compelling blend of critical theory, grounded research, and forward-looking vision, Resource Exploits and Climate Change in Africa is not just an exposé but a blueprint for transformational change and a call to action in the fight for Africa’s environmental future.

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