The Implication of Climate Change on Corporate Governance Within the International Legal Frame-Work

One of the major concerns on the lips of global leaders is the worsening issue of climate change. The concern has trickled down to supranational and multinational institutions that are more concerned about sustainability than profitability. The wakeup call to save our planet is a race against time and an invitation to all stakeholders to roll up sleeves and get all hands on deck in adherence to the clarion call. This book analyses the progress, pace and approach regulatory authorities have taken in ratifying, enacting, and enforcing some of the legislative instrument that constitute the legal framework designed to address the harmful activities carried out against the environment. It concludes with a wakeup call to all, especially corporate entities and developed economies to embrace positive change by being more responsible and responsive in going about their commercial activities that pose a high risk to the health of our environment and cotenants.