Environmental activists and scholars have sounded the alarm on transnational corporations’ exploitation of Global South countries through extractivism and false climate solutions, prioritizing profits over people. The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) launched a book, “The Geopolitics of Green Colonialism: Global Justice and Ecosocial Transitions,” in Lagos, featuring contributions from 25 authors across 16 countries.
Dr. Nnimmo Bassey, HOMEF’s Executive Director, emphasized that green colonialism perpetuates the colonial mindset, ignoring the root causes of environmental degradation. He warned that climate action has become “climate fiction,” with targets being pushed back, burdening future generations.
Prof. Breno Bringel, a Brazilian activist-scholar, explained that “green extractivism” disrupts ecosystems and communities to provide resources for climate mitigation and adaptation policies, without addressing the root causes.
Miriam Lang, an activist academic from Ecuador, highlighted how Global North countries exploit the Global South, turning Africa into a “digital trash” dumpsite. She stressed the need for systemic alternatives.
Ronald Ngam, a Climate Justice Activist, emphasized the importance of reparation and investment in infrastructure that benefits all. He encouraged the public to take action, recognizing climate issues as everyday concerns.
Betty Abah, Executive Director of CEE-HOPE Nigeria, urged participants to mobilize and sensitize communities about environmental rights, emphasizing that collective action can bring change.
The book presentation brought together journalists, activists, scholars, researchers, and community members, providing a platform for marginalized voices to critique green colonialism and advocate for ecosocial transitions.
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