Abstract From creation, man has enjoyed the environment and its resources in its unadulterated and unaltered state. Since the environment was just a creation of nature in the beginning and before…

Abstract Land is scarce, limited in supply and relatively fixed in quantity, and in the face of unbridled population growth, rapid urbanisation and industrialisation, land is readily depleted. To…

Abstract Waste is a significant environmental issue on a global scale, and it is closely related to human growth on all fronts, socially, economically, and technologically. The composition of various…

Abstract Environmental pollution by its very nature causes extensive damage to the environment, human lives and property. The aim of environmental law is to prevent damage, protect and preserve the…

Abstract Managing waste generally, especially municipal solid waste (MSW), has been a reoccurring problem among nations. In recent past, plastic waste has become a worldwide issue in environmental…

Abstract Man’s effort at exploiting nature for his numerous needs has left some indelible scars on the environment. Over the years, environmental legislation has provided provisions to minimise…

Abstract Climate policies such as carbon taxes for emissions reduction could be detrimental to social welfare in developing countries. High energy prices could induce substitution towards traditional…

This study aims to investigate the risks posed by climate change and anthropogenic activities on ecosystem services in the Barents Sea, Norway. Using an expert assessment approach, we identify which…

Key Messages Proportions of fishers engaging in illegal fishing activities in the lagoon: The use of destructive fishing gears and fishing in protected areas had low rates of non-compliance, but the…

Abstract Net Primary Productivity (NPP) is an index for assessing ecosystem services and productivity on land. However, previous studies focused solely on NPP changes across ecological regions…