Non-statistical indicator
We have identified the following to be relevant for reporting on this indicator:
| Relevant Multilateral Enviromental Agreements Ratified by Nigeria | Year | Framework/Action plan/Policy | Remarks | Source |
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| Basel Convention | 1991 | Harmful Waste (Special Criminal Provisions) Act 1988 | Nigeria is a party to this convention, which controls the transboundary movements of hazardous waste and their dispposal | https://www.basel.int/Countries/StatusofRatifications/PartiesSignatories/tabid/4499/Default.aspx |
| Rotterdam Convention | 2004 | Nigeria is a party to this agreement, which promotes shared responsibilities in the trade of hazardous chemicals and pesticides. | https://www.policyvault.africa/wp-content/themes/PolicyVault/pdfviewer/web/viewer.html?file=https://www.policyvault.africa/wp-content/uploads/policy/NGA536.pdf | |
| Stockholm Convention | 2001 | Nigeria has ratified this treaty aimed at eliminating or restricting the production and use of persistent organic pollutants (POPs). | https://esmpcbs.gov.ng/ | |
| Minamata Convention | 2001 | National Action Plan for the reduction and eventual elimination of Mecury Use in artisnal & small scale gold mining in Nigeria (2021) | Nigeria is a party, addressing the health and environmental effects of mercury. | https://minamataconvention.org/sites/default/files/documents/minamata_initial_assessment/Nigeria_MIA_2017.pdf |
This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Nigeria statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Nigerian statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Nigerian-specific metadata information.
| Data last updated | Mar 27, 2025 |
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| Metadata last updated | Apr 22, 2025 |
This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.
| Indicator |
Indicator 12.4.1: Number of parties to international multilateral environmental agreements on hazardous waste, and other chemicals that meet their commitments and obligations in transmitting information as required by each relevant agreement |
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| Target |
Target 12.4: By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment |
| Metadata update |
2024-07-29 |
| International organisations(s) responsible for global monitoring |
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) |
| Related indicators |
12.4.2, 12.5.1, 3.9.1, 3.9.2 and 3.9.3. |
| Organisation |
Federal Ministry of Environment |
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