Policy and Governance for Environmental Implementation: Effectiveness of environmental laws and regulatory frameworks
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The pervasive gap between the enactment of environmental legislation and its tangible outcomes represents a critical challenge for global sustainability. This research examines the effectiveness of environmental laws and regulatory frameworks, positing that implementation failures are less a function of legal design and more a consequence of governance deficits. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, this study analyzes cross-national data on regulatory stringency, compliance rates, and environmental quality indicators. Qualitative case studies further interrogate the institutional capacity, political will, and stakeholder engagement processes within specific regulatory contexts. The findings indicate that the strongest predictors of effective environmental implementation are robust monitoring and enforcement mechanisms, high levels of governmental transparency, and the integration of policies across sectors and levels of governance. The study concludes that merely strengthening legal statutes is insufficient. Instead, achieving desired environmental outcomes necessitates a deliberate shift towards adaptive governance models that enhance accountability, reduce corruption, and foster coherence between policy, legal, and institutional frameworks. This research provides a critical evidence base for policymakers aiming to bridge the implementation gap and translate environmental legal commitments into measurable ecological improvements.
Authors: Yakubu Yari Kate Dazagbyilo, Huijun Wu, Evoundou Gigi Norgie, Abubakar Sadiq Lawi, Sadaf Ahmed
Institution: Anhui University of Science and Technology
Language: English
Subfield: Strategy and Management
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4414477141
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