The Role of Environmental Policy in Preventing Oil Spillage: Balancing Energy Development and Agricultural Sustainability

Loveth Talatu Amodu; Omejeh queen Esther; Abdulrazak Itopa Ahmad

doi:10.56201/jhsp.vol.11.no8.2025.pg99.103

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The Role of Environmental Policy in Preventing Oil Spillage: Balancing Energy Development and Agricultural Sustainability

Loveth Talatu Amodu, Omejeh queen Esther, Abdulrazak Itopa Ahmad

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Oil spillage poses profound threats to ecosystems and agricultural systems, particularly in regions where energy extraction coexists with farming communities. This comprehensive review explores how environmental policies mitigate spill risks, drawing on international conventions, national regulations, and case studies from Nigeria, the United States, Ecuador, and Norway. It analyzes policy mechanisms for prevention, enforcement challenges, and strategies for harmonizing energy development with agricultural sustainability. Findings reveal that robust, enforceable policies with technological integration and stakeholder involvement can significantly reduce incidents, but gaps in governance and equity persist. Recommendations emphasize adaptive frameworks, international cooperation, and transitions to low-carbon alternatives.

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The Role of Environmental Policy in Preventing Oil Spillage: Balancing Energy Development and Agricultural Sustainability

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