In July 2024, SDN and USAID hosted a pivotal conference focused on mangrove restoration and conservation in Nigeria. Key stakeholders, including government representatives, researchers, and civil society organizations, gathered...
The largest mangrove forest in Africa is located in Nigeria, with a significant portion situated in the Niger Delta region. These ecosystems are vital for biodiversity and serve as...
Nigeria’s dirty fuel problem is back in the spotlight, thanks to the row between Dangote refinery, the former national oil company, and government regulators. The public allegations made by...
Join us in celebrating the 20th anniversary of Stakeholder Democracy Network (SDN) with our special documentary. This documentary brings together our past and present staff, founders, partners, and executives...
In the Niger Delta in Nigeria, smallholder farmers are grappling with the devastating effects of climate change. As an organisation at the forefront of sustainable development, SDN has implemented...
Overview The Environmental Performance Index analyses annual emissions by oil-producing companies operating in the Niger Delta, the oil and gas-producing region of Nigeria. This includes total emissions and comparisons between...
We are proud to publish SDN annual report for the year 2023. As we reflect on the past year, we are proud to share with you the progress, achievements,...
Overview The Environmental Performance Index analyses annual emissions by oil producing companies operating in the Niger Delta, the oil and gas producing region of Nigeria. This includes total emissions...
This weekend saw the latest tragic incident involving an artisanal oil refinery, with over 100 people reportedly killed in an explosion on the border of Imo and Rivers States....
Tracking progress Welcome to our dashboard tracking key indications of progress with HYPREP’s clean-up of historic oil spills in Ogoniland, Rivers State in the Niger Delta of Nigeria. This...
The English Supreme Court will rule next week on whether the Anglo-Dutch oil giant, Royal Dutch Shell, can be taken to court over the actions of its subsidiary and...
The Nigerian Senate has recently passed the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) Amendment Bill. This could help support the clean-up and remediation of communities impacted by...
Recent political developments are paving the way for changes in how Nigeria’s oil industry, predominantly based in the Niger Delta, is run. So we are stepping up our campaign...
Ogoni Day 2017: Civil Society Organizations and Stakeholders Further Call For Cleanup of Ogoni Land.
The 2017 edition of the Ogoni Day celebration themed: “Peace and Unity for the Sustainable Development of Ogoni land” held at Bori, the traditional headquarters of the Ogoni nation, amidst...
Three oil spills have been reported in the press in August and September 2016. All of these spills have had a devastating impact on the agriculture, environments and general...