Environmental justice movements in resource-rich African nations have gained prominence due to disparities in environmental protection and benefits among different socio-economic groups. A multidisciplinary approach integrating sociological theories with empirical data analysis from existing literature and secondary sources. The theoretical framework identifies key actors and mechanisms that perpetuate or challenge environmental injustice in Ghanaian contexts. Policy recommendations emphasise strengthening community engagement in resource management decisions and reforming land use laws to mitigate historical injustices.
Ababio et al. (Sun,) studied this question.