GLOBAL JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HUMAN RELATIONS

The last decades of 20th century and the beginning of the 21st century have seen a surge in environmental challenges including erosion, pollution, loss of biodiversity, and climate change. The consequences on the quality of human life and other forms of life have invoked concerns both at the global and domestic levels, recognizing the need for collective action and cooperation. The growing call for sustainable solutions that balance human needs and activities with environmental protection and care informs the relevance of environmental stewardship. The objective of this study is to assess the impact of human unfriendly activities on environment in the Southeast, examine the relevance of stewardship for environmental sustainability and to proffer solutions. Data was collected mainly from secondary source while environmental ethical theory and theological approach were used for data analysis and interpretation. The paper identified among others, the misinterpretation of biblical stewardship and misapplication of the Dominion mandate as contributing factors to human unbridled economic activities, improper waste disposal, and other environmental issues. The work further x-rayed the consequences of environmental degradation on the human well being, and other forms of life including health problems, economic losses, displacement, loss of species and ecosystem. The paper recommends among other things, the reorientation of the Christian community towards its eco-stewardship responsibility and integrating stewardship values and public responsibility into government environmental policies to enhance actions by communities, individuals and organizations. 

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