A Resilient Nembe LGA

We envision a community that anticipates the challenges of climate change and thrives in the face of them measured by the strength of our people and the health of our air, water, land, and all living things.

A Carbon‑Neutral Nembe LGA

We aim to balance what we emit with what we renew by reducing emissions and restoring natural landscapes, creating a cleaner, healthier environment for generations to come.

The Vital Role of Niger Delta Mangroves

In the Niger Delta, mangroves are lifelines: sustaining fishing, protecting coastlines, and supporting biodiversity. Yet the region home to the world’s third‑largest mangrove forest faces rapid urbanization, sand mining, and pollution from oil extraction.

Oil spills destroy farmland and fishing grounds, stripping communities of traditional livelihoods and

Nembe on the Frontlines

As a riverine community, Nembe has seen environmental degradation unravel ecosystems and livelihoods. Mangrove loss from spills, pipeline cuts, and illegal logging fuels erosion and turns carbon sinks into sources.

After the 2021 Aiteo spill, fish catches reportedly fell by ~70%, with some creeks showing no aquatic life for months.