Reconciling the Tensions Between Environmental Protection and Sustainable Develepment. The Case of Cameroon

Master's Thesis from the year 2021 in the subject Environmental Sciences grade: A University of Buea (Faculty of Laws and Political Sciences) course: International Law language: English abstract: The environment is essential in sustaining humanity yet its protection has come under some criticism over the years due to its impact on the development and economic ambitions of many. This study therefore sets out to investigate the inconsistency between environmental protection and sustainable development locate the tensions that emanate thereof and highlight measures available under international law to reconcile these conflicting interest.In view of this task the researcher employs a qualitative research methodology specifically the doctrinal method to be able to scoop through a myriad of related literature to make verbal analysis of key issues canvassed in the thesis. The researcher equally engaged in focus group discussions with some indigenes in local communities to get their views and appreciation of various programs and projects around their communities.