NIGERIA LAUNCHES $100M MANGROVE RESTORATION PROJECT

 

NIGERIA LAUNCHES $100M MANGROVE RESTORATION PROJECT

Lagos, Nigeria - The Nigerian government has launched a $100 million initiative to protect and restore the country's fragile mangrove forests, aiming to safeguard coastal communities and ecosystems.

PROJECT AIMS TO RESTORE 50,000 HECTARES

The Nigeria Mangrove Restoration Project, backed by the World Bank, Global Environment Facility (GEF), and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), seeks to:

- Restore 50,000 hectares of degraded mangroves

- Enhance livelihoods for 100,000 coastal communities

- Improve fisheries management

- Support climate change resilience

MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT HAILS INITIATIVE

"This project demonstrates Nigeria's commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development," said Minister of Environment, Sharon Ikeazor. "We're dedicated to preserving our natural resources for future generations."

PROGRESS ALREADY MADE

Since inception, the project has:

- Restored 10,000 hectares of mangroves

- Engaged 20,000 community members

- Established 500 fisheries cooperatives

LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO BENEFIT

The project will directly benefit coastal communities, providing:

- Improved livelihoods

- Increased fish stocks

- Enhanced coastal protection

- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions

PARTNERSHIP KEY TO SUCCESS

The Nigerian government has partnered with:

- World Bank

- Global Environment Facility (GEF)

- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

- Local communities

to ensure the project's success.

CONSERVATION EFFORTS WORLDWIDE

Nigeria's initiative joins global efforts to protect mangrove forests, recognized for their:

- Carbon sequestration

- Biodiversity conservation

- Coastal protection