Ngozi Finette Unuigbe

University of Benin · Department of Public Law

"Advances in Environmental Law" is a ground-breaking exploration of the ever-evolving field of environmental jurisprudence, providing a comprehensive examination of key themes such as Environmental Law, Climate Law, European Law, Globalization, Indigenous Peoples, Right to Clean Environment, Environmental Litigation, Clean Energy, Sustainable Devel...

This paper argues that environmental rights (as extensions of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights) have been relegated for too long in Nigeria. The consequence of this legislative oblivion is a reflection of a feigned commitment to not only environmental protection in the country but also the general well being and existence of the Nigerian citize...

Criminal Law not only punishes individuals but governs us all. If, indeed, the Criminal Law is viewed as a means of governance, then it is both more important than it is generally believed to be and less arcane than we might have otherwise thought. It is more important because it serves as the very foundation for any constitutional order. It is spe...

Malawi faces mounting challenges in meeting the growing demand for food, water, and energy to satisfy the needs of a rapidly growing population. Relying on secondary data, the paper argues that while the existing policy initiatives have increased food production to a certain extent, the demand for water and energy has also increased, leading to deg...

International trade law and international environmental law have experienced a different evolution, characterized by the precedence of the international economic order on the development of environmental law. In this paper, relations between international trade and environment have been discussed within its implications at national and internal lev...

Africa’s natural resources are central to the realization of the sustainable development goals. The continent’s natural capital, consisting mainly of both renewable and non-renewable resources, are key to sustainable development. They contribute to wealth generation, job creation and are central to the industrialization of the continent. During a c...

Constitutions can play a central role in responding to environmental challenges, such as pollution, biodiversity loss, lack of drinking water, and climate change. The vast majority of people on earth live under constitutional systems that protect the environment or recognize environmental rights. Such environmental constitutionalism, however, falls...

The legal framework regulating socio-economic rights in Nigeria is ambiguous. These rights, listed under Section II of the constitution titled Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles, are non-justiciable by virtue of section 6(6)(c) of the constitution. However, Nigeria as a dualist state has adopted (ratified and domesticated) the African...

Against the background of the paradox presented by the vast wealth from oil and gas resources in Nigeria's Niger Delta region and the unbelievable poverty levels of the region's indigenous peoples, which have given rise to disputes and attendant violent conflicts that have defied lasting resolutions, this article examines the gross inadequacies in...

Amid the threat of nuclear war and seemingly endless regional conflicts, peacekeeping has become an overriding concern of the UN. In the process, its activities have emerged as the most visible role associated with the world organisation. The UN is however, much more than a peacekeeper and forum for conflict resolution. Often without attracting att...

Global commitment to sustainable development can be measured by the commitment of individual countries to preserve the environment for future generations. The Commitment of a country will no doubt be manifest in the ethic underlying its environmental protection laws. The question then is, what is the most appropriate ethic for the preservation of t...