Abstract
This article focused on the impact of climate change on the environment and human rights and the current legal frame works on climate change. It reiterated the linkages between the environment and human rights briefly outlining the impact of climate change on the environment and consequently, human rights. The study further outlined key legal frameworks on climate change which included the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended, the National Policy on Climate Change, some strategies and action plans on climate change and the Climate Change Act, 2021. Although the Act captured the key provisions on climate change reduction, mitigation and adaptation, it is still bedevilled with challenges just like other environmental provisions. The problem of ineffective implementation still lingers. The Climate Change laws of South Africa and Kenya were briefly examined and recommendations made to counter the challenges.
Keywords: Climate Change, Environment, Human Rights, Mitigation/ Adaptation, Climate Refugee.