VOLUME LV – NUMBER 2

Andrew Nicholas Prado-Alipui

Abstract: This research is centered around the participation of the East African Community in UN environmental treaties. It utilizes historical, political, and social developments in the region to explain differences in treaty participation. This text argues that differences in participation are tied to factors such as civil society, political stability and historical considerations. It features Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and UN environmental treaties.

Keywords: East African Community, Environmental Protection, Treaty Participation

About the Author: Andrew Nicholas Prado-Alipui is a senior at Syracuse University studying International Relations with a topical focus on International Law and Organizations and a geographical focus on Sub-Saharan Africa.

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