Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has again taken his campaign against environmental degradation and the impact of climate change on communities in the Niger Delta to the international arena. The Bayelsa governor yesterday advocated for the imposition of sanctions on polluters of the environment as well as a fund to compensate communities negatively […]
At the UN's DeltasUnite Summit, Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri advocated for sanctions against environmental polluters and a compensation fund for Niger Delta communities affected by climate change. He highlighted the threats of oil pollution, coastal erosion, and environmental degradation facing communities in the Niger Delta, citing a report detailing catastrophic impacts, including rising child mortality and food insecurity. Diri called for international cooperation to protect vulnerable communities and address the devastating effects of climate change.
