National Environmental (Wetlands, River Banks and Lake Shores Protection) Regulations, 2009 (S.I. No. 26 of 2009). Country/Territory Nigeria Document type Regulation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette No. 59 of 5 October 2011. Subject Environment gen., Land & soil, Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Biosafety Environmental planning Environmental standards EIA Policy/planning Standards Protection of environment Liability/compensation Offences/penalties Private land Soil conservation/soil improvement Flood Freshwater pollution Authorization/permit Pollution control Water quality standards Wetlands Basin/catchment/watershed Sustainable development Erosion Inland waters Ecosystem preservation Protection of habitats Protection of species Wild fauna Wild flora Geographical area Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa Abstract These Regulations are made by the Minister of Environment pursuant to the provisions of section 34 of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (Establishment) Act, 2007. They apply to all wetlands in Nigeria. These Regulations provide for the following; the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources; minimize and control pollution; ensure water catchments conservation and flood control; ensure the sustainable use of wetlands for ecological and tourism purposes; and ensure that wetlands are protected as habitats for species of fauna and flora. The Regulations further provide that the Agency in collaboration with relevant agencies, State and Local Governments, communities and other stakeholders, shall compile an inventory of all wetlands for determining the purposes of their conservation status. The Regulations place some enormous responsibility on State and Local Governments and land owners in the protection and sustainability of wetlands. The Regulation controls the use of wetlands and provides that a permit must be sought and obtained prior to the use of wetlands. The Regulations provide stiff penalties for its contravention. Full text English References - Legislation Implements National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (Establishment) Act, 2007 (No. 25 of 2007). Legislation | Nigeria | 2007 Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, Environmental planning, Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Climate change, Marine pollution, Emissions, Enforcement/compliance, Erosion, Hazardous waste, Monitoring, Noise pollution, Ozone layer, Freshwater pollution, Soil pollution/quality, Transboundary effects, Policy/planning, Effluent waste water/discharge, Basin/catchment/watershed, Water quality standards, Inland waters Source: FAO, FAOLEX