This book examines governance, equity, and sustainability across various natural resource sectors in sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting the complex relationships between governance actors, legal frameworks, and environmental justice. Through case studies from Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, and Cameroon, it explores how governance structures influence social justice, resource management, and ecological sustainability. The book critically assesses community-based conservation, fisheries management, land governance, and extractive industries, offering insights into how governance can be strengthened to better serve marginalized communities while ensuring environmental protection