Food is to man what a healthy environment is to the universe. An important element in the continual existence of lives in the society, is the environment, and for the earth to continue to be inhabitable, a healthy environment must be prioritized in the scheme of things. This work takes cognizance of some of the most urgent causes and effects of environmental degradation in Nigeria, and the roles of litigation in making for a healthier and safer environment; these it achieved through the use of the doctrinal and analytical research methods, as the most thorough approaches towards the expounding of the subject matter, and the protection of the environment.

Keywords : Litigation, Environment, Protection and Nigeria.