Bridging the Gap: Assessing the Impact of International Environmental Laws on Water Governance in Nigeria
Abstract
Nigeria faces major water management issues despite abundant resources, including scarcity, pollution, and infrastructure gaps. This study explores how international environmental laws impact Nigeria’s water governance, focusing on policy integration, enforcement challenges, and stakeholder views. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining surveys of 95 stakeholders (government officials, NGOs, communities) with qualitative analysis. Results reveal high awareness of international treaties (mean = 3.91/5), but limited public dissemination (mean = 3.15). While treaties influence national policies, cooperation between states remains weak, and enforcement is hampered by corruption (mean = 4.16) and infrastructure shortages (mean = 4.28). The regulatory framework is unclear (mean = 3.40), and community involvement is limited (mean = 3.43). Recommendations include enhancing public education, emphasizing treaty commitments, improving anti-corruption efforts, and promoting regional collaboration. The findings underscore the urgent need for reforms to align Nigeria’s water governance with global sustainability standards.
Keywords
Water Governance, International Environmental Law, Nigeria, Policy Implementation.
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IRE Journals:
Ibiang Ebri Ibiang
"Bridging the Gap: Assessing the Impact of International Environmental Laws on Water Governance in Nigeria" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 4 Issue 12 2021 Page 477-483
IEEE:
Ibiang Ebri Ibiang
"Bridging the Gap: Assessing the Impact of International Environmental Laws on Water Governance in Nigeria" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 4(12)
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