Environmental Injustice and the Ogoni and the Bakola-Bagyeli Pygmy Peoples: Experiences from Nigeria and Cameroon

Richard Mbatu

doi:10.63428/qnx4e984

Environmental Injustice and the Ogoni and the Bakola-Bagyeli Pygmy Peoples

Experiences from Nigeria and Cameroon

Dr. Richard S. Mbatu

Volume 7, Number 2 (2006) 7 (2): 40-53

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.63428/qnx4e984

Keywords Environmental Justice, Indigenous Peoples, Human Rights Law, Ogoni People, Bakola-Bagyeli Pygmies, ExxonMobil, Ken Saro-Wiwa, Struggle for Autonomy, Unequal Distribution of Compensation, Global Recognition Challenges

Abstract

This article explores the environmental injustices faced by Indigenous peoples in Nigeria and Cameroon, focusing on the Ogoni and Bakola-Bagyeli Pygmy communities. Despite international protective measures, these groups suffer from severe environmental degradation and economic exploitation. The article highlights the negative effects of industrial activities, flawed environmental impact assessments, and unequal compensation distribution on the social, cultural, and economic well-being of these communities. It discusses their ongoing struggles for autonomy, environmental justice, and international recognition. The article emphasizes the urgent need for effective advocacy, strategic alliances, and prioritizing Indigenous rights in development projects to address these challenges and promote sustainable, just outcomes for marginalized Indigenous peoples.

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Environmental Injustice and the Ogoni and the Bakola-Bagyeli Pygmy Peoples: Experiences from Nigeria and Cameroon. (2006). Fourth World Journal, 7(2), 40-53. https://doi.org/10.63428/qnx4e984

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