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ABSTRACT
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing humans. It is principally a major problem caused by the increase of human activities. Due to human dependence on the environment, it becomes vital the environment is protected from the adverse effect of climate change which are harmful to humans and the environment at large. This research examines the impacts of climate change on the Nigerian environment as well as the adequacy of the existing environmental legislatures in combating climate change in Nigeria. It also discusses the concept of climate change, its causes and effects in Nigeria as well as environmental problems and challenges in Nigeria. It also examines the efforts of Nigeria has adopted in curbing these effects of climate change through institutional and legal frameworks as well as international conventions geared towards mitigating climate change. The research finds that the activities of man increases the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere which is the major cause of climate change and based on findings, the research recommends that Nigeria should domesticate ratified international treaties and conventions, institutionalize legislative framework to promote climate protection and form solid regulatory bodies to curtail the effects of climate change.
