LEGAL PERSPECTIVES OF THE FRAMEWORKS PROTECTING VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE IN NIGERIA
), Matilda Chukwuemeka(2), Yewande Fatoki(3),
(1) Faculty of Law, Lead City University, Ibadan,
(2) Faculty of Law, Lead City University, Ibadan
(3) Faculty of Law, Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria.
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Abstract
Nigeria like many other countries faces significant vulnerability to climate change due to a combination of geographical, socio-economic, infrastructural, and ecological factors.In a bid to mitigate the effects of climate change and protect vulnerable communities against it, it has been observed that the laws governing climate change in Nigeria are ineffective. This paper examines Nigeria’s legal system, which includes both domestic and international climate justice-related legislation and explores measures and policies available to mitigate the effects of climate change, emphasizing the duties and accountability of different stakeholders. The paper further utilized primary and secondary sources of law to explain the concept of climate change justice. The differences between current legislations and the legislative gaps. The paper concludes that it is crucial to address climate change and climate justice in order to ensure humanity’s survival and wellbeing, especially when it comes to safeguarding the most vulnerable members of society.
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climate change, climate justice, vulnerable communities, mitigation, adaptation, sustainable development
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