THE CHALLENGES OF ENACTING CLIMATE CHANGE LAWS IN NIGERIA

Abstract

Climate change is change in the environmental conditions of the earth due to natural and anthropogenic factors. It is a global challenge that demands rapid and decisive response from every nation. Various international conventions, protocols, agreements and treaties exist on combating climate change and many countries of the world have taken bold steps to domestic these said conventions and treaties. The major problem envisaged in this work is the absence of climate change laws in Nigeria. This work assesses the various challenges with enacting these laws in Nigeria. Major findings include that poverty, limited availability of reliable and useful information, ignorance, government’s lack of interest, and irresponsible judiciary, among others, contribute immensely to the absence of climate change laws in Nigeria. Recommendations include the immediate enactment of climate change laws and climate friendly policies for companies and individuals.