A Comparative Analysis of Climate Change Laws in Nigeria with Some Selected Jurisdictions

Abstract

The protection of the environment and its resources through climate action forms part of the blueprint of the United Nations to achieve a better and sustainable future for all. With the grave threat of global warming and climate change, poses an obstacle to the possibility of achieving this goal. Most countries have begun to enact legislations seeking to regulate and mitigate climate change. There is evidence of commitment among member states of the international community towards legislations that would guarantee the protection of climate and the environment in general. Nigeria, in seeking to join the movement, has enacted a plethora of legislations that seek to regulate climate change. However, there exists much skepticism about its feasibility, particularly as the legislation on climate change in the country seems inadequate. Most Nigerians are still in flagrant disregard of relevant laws regulating climate change in the country and are yet to understand their duty to protect the environment. Also, corporate and social responsibility as it relates to climate change in almost non-existent in the country. The successes of existing legislations and challenges militating against the implementation of climate change legislations in different countries will equally be examined in this article.