Legal Instruments for Sustainable Soil Management in Africa

This book presents an important discussion on future options for sustainable soil management in Africa from various perspectives, including national soil protection regulations, the role of tenure rights, the work of relevant international institutions such as the UNCCD and FAO, and regional and international cooperation.

This first volume of the new subseries Regional Perspectives to the International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy includes contributions by African and international experts alike. Given the range of key topics covered, the book offers an indispensable tool for all academics, legislators and policymakers working in this field.

The International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy Regional Perspectives series discusses central questions in law and politics that concern the protection and sustainable management of soil and land in different regions of the world.

Addresses key topics in sustainable soil management in Africa Informs readers about the tenure rights systems in Africa and its relevance for soil protection Offers an indispensable tool for all academics, legislators and policymakers working in this field Combines theoretical insights and empirical findings

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Foreword by the Acting Ambassador of Germany to Uganda.- Foreword by Honorable Vincent Frerrio Bamulangaki Ssempijja, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Industry, Republic of Uganda.- From Desertification to Land Degradation Neutrality: The UNCCD and the Development of Legal Instruments for Protection of Soils by Richard Byron-Cox.- In Salvation of African Soils: Exploring the Window of Opportunity through Nationally Determined Contributions to Implement Sustainable Soil Management by Robert Kibugi.- Good Governance for Sustainable Management of Soil on National and International Level: How to Do It? by Harald Ginzky.- Legal and Regulatory Framework for the Agriculture Sector in Uganda by Emmanuel Kasimbazi.- Land Conservation in the Albertine Graben Region of Uganda: A Critical Analysis of the Legal Regimes by Wahab Kassim.- The Legal Framework for Sand Mining in Uganda by Tajudeen Sanni.- Overview of Main Challenges with Regards to Land Tenure in Africa: Factual and Legal Aspects by Mabel Munyuki-Hungwe and Mandivamba Rukuni.- African Feminism, Land Tenure and Soil Rights in Africa: A Case of Uganda by Godard Busingye.- Soil Governance and Sustainable Land Use System in Nigeria: The Paradox of Inequalities, Natural Resource Conflict and Ecological Diversity in a Federal System by Bibobra Bello Orubebe.- Soil Legislation in Australia by Ian Hannam.- Annex: Outcome Document.