‎UNILAG study blames British colonial rule for Africa’s climate crisis

The Punch | 03-09-2026 10:53pm |

A study from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has linked British colonial rule to Africa's current climate crisis. The research suggests that colonial policies contributed to ecological damage and calls for reparations. The study introduces concepts like 'CO2lonialism' and 'Ecocide' to describe the environmental impact of colonial exploitation.

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