Criminal Liability and Sanctions on Perpetrators of Pollution on Wetlands in Cameroon: What the 1996 Environmental Management Law Says

This article examines criminal responsibility and sanctions melted out on perpetrators of pollution on wetland ecosystems in Cameroon. It objective therefore, is to scrutinise the causes of pollution on wetlands and the contributions of the 1996 Environmental Management Law as far as criminal liability and sanctions are concern on the committers of pollution on wetland ecosystems in Cameroon. The paper argues that, though there exist criminal liability and sanctions on authors of pollution on wetlands in Cameroon, wetlands in Cameroon continue to face degradation and loss as a result of anthropogenic factors. This article which to know why there is continues pollution on wetlands in the face of criminal liability and sanctions in the Environmental Management Law of 1996? The research rest essentially on the analysis of primary and secondary data, as such, the empirical and intensive desk research techniques are used to collect relevant information from text book, articles and the internet. The paper concludes that criminal liability and punishment on agents of pollution on wetlands is very important and the provisions of the 1996 Environmental Management Law should be respected and effectively implemented. The article recommends environmental education and sensitisation of individuals, private and public establishments. The introduction of environmental education and awareness in primary, secondary and higher institutions, bringing on board Non-Governmental Organisation, traditional authorities in collaboration with the administration.