Environmental Law amd Policies

1. Trace the historical background of environmental law in Nigeria.
2. Discuss the sources of environmental law in Nigeria.
3. Analyse environmental policies.
4. Explain waste and conservation.
5. Discuss environmental pollution and management.

13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1:

   • Unit 1: Environmental Law · 2 hours

     Read the definition of environmental law.. Discuss the concepts of environmental law.. Attempt the tutor-marked assignment..

2. Week 2Module 1:

   • Unit 2: Historical Background to Environmental Law in Nigeria · 2 hours

     Discuss the evolution of environmental law.. Trace its evolution from the colonial era to the Koko saga in Nigeria.. Explain the role of the United Nations in fighting the menace of environmental degradation the world over..

3. Week 3Module 1:

   • Unit 3: Sources of Environmental Law in Nigeria · 2 hours

     Critically explain and analyse all the sources of environmental law in Nigeria.. Identify and discuss these sources.. Discuss the scope of environmental law..

4. Week 4Module 1:

   • Unit 4: Legal Analysis of Environmental Problems · 2 hours

     Explain the legal analysis of environmental problems.. Discuss development and the environment.. Analyse the effect of population growth on development of the nation..

5. Week 5Module 1:

   • Unit 5: Social and Cultural Views on the Environment · 2 hours

     Mention the political and social views of the populace on the environment.. Highlight the social cultural impact on Town and Country planning.. Discuss non-compliance and enforcement of the environmental laws and enforcement constraints..

6. Week 6Module 1:

   • Unit 6: Hazardous and Toxic Wastes in Africa · 2 hours

     Explain the concept of toxic and hazardous wastes in Africa and the danger associated with it.. Mention the sources of such wastes.. Trace the importation of the wastes to Africa by most foreign countries particularly its importation to Nigeria..

7. Week 7Module 2:

   • Unit 1: Conservation · 2 hours

     Explain the general concept of conservation.. Define the term and trace the history of the concept.. State its importance to the environment and the populace..

8. Week 8Module 2:

   • Unit 2: Waste and Waste Management · 2 hours

     Discuss the concept of waste and waste management.. Mention the sources of laws regulating this concept.. Explain the efforts of some state governments in the management of waste, especially Lagos State..

9. Week 9Module 2:

   • Unit 3: Environmental Pollution and Management · 2 hours

     Discuss the definition, nature and history of the term pollution.. State the types and sources of pollution to the environment.. Explain the causes and its effect on the environment and the people..

10. Week 10Module 2:

    • Unit 4: Oil Pollution · 2 hours

      Discuss oil spill and pollution generally.. Cite several cases previously treated in that regard.. Demonstrate the harmful effect of oil pollution..

11. Week 11Module 2:

    • Unit 5: Human Rights and the Environment · 2 hours

      Discuss the general rights of citizens as it concerns the environment.. State the obligations of states to the right to a healthy environment..

12. Week 12Module 2:

    • Unit 6: International and Regional Environmental Laws · 2 hours

      Discuss international and regional laws and policies as they relate to the environment.. List and discuss the conventions which include the Stockholm Declaration, the Basel Convention, the Kyoto Protocol and the Copenhagen Accord.. Stress the importance of the main regional Declaration-the African Charter on Human and People's Right, and that of the Bamako Convention..

13. Week 13Final Revision

    • Final Revision · 4 hours

      Review all course materials.. Revise tutor-marked assignments.. Prepare for final examination..