Impact of Ecological Factors on African International Relations

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Impact Of Ecological Factors On African International Relations

Ecological factors play a pivotal role in African international relations due to its unique ecosystems that present numerous threats to human security, political stability, and economic development. Understanding how ecological factors shape African international relations is essential for sustainable development and mitigating environmental degradation's negative consequences.

Ecological factors play an influential role in African international relations by competing for natural resources. Africa boasts significant reserves of oil, gas, minerals, and agricultural land, which create tension among states over how these resources should be exploited or managed - those with access to such resources usually enjoy economic advantages. At the same time, those without them may suffer in international trade agreements (Achem & Anikelechi, 2021). Nigeria is Africa's leading oil producer and its exports have made an enormous contribution to GDP.

Yet oil extraction has led to corruption, environmental degradation and conflict in certain areas such as the Niger Delta where exploration caused pollution and displacement of local communities causing protest against what many perceive as...