ABSTRACT
Over the years, much has been written about human rights approaches to environmental law and sustainable development law, including in Africa. Attempts to elaborate upon the right to environment, corporate sustainability, and development have continued apace. The role of the judiciary in environmental protection has also been notable. This chapter analyses the philosophical, political economy, and legal theories and concepts of human rights and sustainability in Africa. It adopts the concepts of Ubuntu, Omoluwabi, and Africapitalism in the analysis in order to explore the relevance of African philosophies and culture. It further highlights some important trends and substantive changes in the human rights and environmental protection discourse and offers new ways of conceptualising the issues and suggestions for institutionalising environmental justice and sustainability in Africa.
