Nigeria's HYPREP distributed cook stoves to Ogoni women on International Mangrove Day, to discourage mangrove cutting and promote ecosystem preservation in Ogoniland.

Nigeria's HYPREP marked International Mangrove Day on July 26 by distributing cook stoves to Ogoni women, aiming to discourage mangrove cutting and fuel reliance. This initiative supports the preservation of mangrove ecosystems, crucial for coastal biodiversity, shoreline protection, climate change mitigation, and local livelihoods. HYPREP has begun restoring oil-degraded mangroves in Ogoniland, and future conservation depends on sustained efforts from government, communities, NGOs, and the private sector.