Urbanisation has given rise to environmental harm and related consequences, which developing nations often assert they have no choice but to accept. The imperative of attaining the socioeconomic growth achieved by the more developed nations and thus catering to their population’s needs, coupled with
poor access to funds and increasing debt, has compelled developing nations to compromise on environmental health.
Rehabilitation is perhaps one step that can be taken to make good of the
adverse effects. Rehabilitation is not just about remediation and restoration, but ensuring sustainable development; not just about revamping the economic structure, but ensuring socioeconomic growth.
What laws can and should be introduced to proactively promote and create a rehabilitated environment before the damage becomes irreversible? What obstacles stand in the way?