Enforcement

International treaties abound in all aspects of environmental law. Despite these treaties, environmental degradation persists. This paper provides an overview of various International Treaties and their objectives, with focus on the compliance levels of developing countries, particularly Nigeria. Using the doctrinal research methodology approach, this paper reviews existing literature and analyses treaty documents to understand how these countries have domesticated these treaties, either through complete compliance or by adapting their local laws. This paper also discusses the challenges faced by developing countries in meeting the objectives of International Environmental Treaties, identifying factors such as poor public awareness, government insensitivity, inadequate funding, natural disasters, overgrazing, illegal poaching, corruption, and poverty. This paper recommends public education, stakeholders’ initiatives, and rural involvement in environmental protection, renewable energy use, and stronger governmental enforcement of environmental laws. These recommendations aim to bridge the compliance gap and enhance the effectiveness of international environmental laws in promoting sustainable development.