Lesotho is faced with massive problems relating to the environment and landuse planning. The main concern is land degradation and soil erosion. The problems which have been identified are legislative and socio-economic. The social and economic make-up of the country makes it a difficult task to redress the identified problems. Lesotho has ample laws which addresses the environment and proper land-use planning but there is evident lack of implementation and law enforcement. A decisive government policy which recognise the importance of according environmental issues the highest priority is needed. This will facilitate proper implementation. / Private Law / LL.M.

Lesotho is faced with massive problems relating to the environment and landuse planning. The main concern is land degradation and soil erosion. The problems which have been identified are legislative and socio-economic. The social and economic make-up of the country makes it a difficult task to redress the identified problems. Lesotho has ample laws which addresses the environment and proper land-use planning but there is evident lack of implementation and law enforcement. A decisive government policy which recognise the importance of according environmental issues the highest priority is needed. This will facilitate proper implementation. / Private Law / LL.M.