GodLight International Journal

This paper is an inter-disciplinary discourse. It explores the intersection of African Religion and environmental management and sustainability, focusing on the concept of GodLight and environmental management and sustainability within the ambit of African context. The paper employs ethnographic, participant observation, analytic and comparative methods. Findings by the research reveals that, the environment is under degradational threats due to man’s incessant perilous activities which counteract African Religion and GodLight concept on environmental management and sustainability. African spirituality and GodLight concept are interwoven which foster environmental stewardship and sustainable livelihoods and biodiversity conservation is also at the verge of collapse today due to man's recklessness and impunity towards nature, which remains lamentable today. The research recommends that, there should be integration of African ethology and GodLight concept on global environmental management and sustainability . Stringent and punitive measures should be put in place by relevant authorities for environmental safety, its judicious and continuous use. There should also be a designed road map out policy on education, enlightenment, sensitization on environmental management and sustainability at all times. All hands must be on deck to support community –led conservation and sustainable initiatives for environmental safety, it's judicious use and for continuity. Conclusion, this study exhibits a high sense of romance that lies between African spirituality and GodLight concept on environmental management and sustainability which showcase the interwoven relationship of humanity, nature and the divine. Africa Religion and GodLight concept reiterate reflective and responsible stewardship for environmental management and sustainability which should be fostered by all and sundry both now and for posterity sake.

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