The Climate Change Act 2021: Key Points For Consideration

I. Introduction

In order to protect the Nigerian environment and ecosystem from the ravages associated with climate change and to achieve the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria signed the country's climate change bill into law on 18^th November 2021.

We have provided a highlight of some of the key provisions of this new law below.

II. Applicability

The Climate Change Act 2021 (the "CCA") applies to all Ministries, Departments and Agencies ("MDAs") of the Federal Government of Nigeria as well as to public and private entities in Nigeria. The CCA primary aim is to develop and implement mechanisms that will foster low carbon emission and develop a sustainable environment in the country.