Abstract
In the face of climate change, and with global warming on an alarming increase, a burden is placed on countries around the world to take measures against this development. Nigeria is no different, and it is even more important to consider the country, as it is a developing one. With numerous issues plaguing the nation, including poor planning and infrastructure, and a lack of focus on environmental sustainability, it appears that taking measures against climate change will be fraught with complexities. This is in addition to the underutilisation of various energy sources available in the country. As a result, this article considers already existing laws in Nigeria relating to climate change, in order to determine whether these laws are sufficient, and whether they require amendments or complete overhauling. It reviews international law, and statutes enacted with regards to climate change in Nigeria, identifying provisions which may be enforced towards mitigating it. In order to propose measures against climate change, the article considers alternatives which can be incorporated into the existing laws, alternatives focused on renewable energy and energy efficiency. These alternatives are captured in recommendations, as strategies which should not only become part of our legislation, but enforceable and enforced by established agencies.
Keywords: Environmental Law, Environmental Ethics, Climate Change and Nigeria.