Nigeria's Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) says its ongoing cleanup of Ogoniland is now actively sequestering carbon through large-scale mangrove restoration. The project has planted millions of native mangroves across polluted shorelines, which absorb CO2 and restore fish breeding grounds. HYPREP is exploring carbon credit opportunities to fund long-term conservation and provide sustainable income for local communities. The restoration has also created jobs for thousands of Ogoni youths and women as mangrove planters, nursery operators, and shoreline monitors. Beyond mangroves, the project includes soil and groundwater remediation, potable water supply, health programs, and the Ogoni Power Project. The wetlands have been designated a Ramsar Site, highlighting their ecological importance.
