CLIMATE CHANGE ACT, 2021

Section 34: Offences.

2021Section 34 of 36Federal Republic of Nigeria

(1) A person, or private or public entity that acts in a manner that negatively affects efforts towards mitigation and adaptation measures made under this Act commits an offence and is liable to a penalty to be determined by the Council.
(2) A Court, before which a suit regarding climate change or environmental matters is instituted, may make an order-
(a) to prevent, stop or discontinue the performance of any act that is harmful to the environment;
(b) compelling any public official to act in order to prevent or stop the performance of any act that is harmful to the environment;
(c) of compensation to the victim directly affected by the acts that are harmful to the environment.

Cite this section

Section 34, CLIMATE CHANGE ACT, 2021 (2021).

https://repo.podus.ai/laws/climate-change-act-2021/section/34/