The Human Cost of Methane Emissions in Nigeria's Niger Delta

Methane emissions from Nigeria’s oil and gas sector remain an ongoing threat to public health, and concerns over environmental sustainability grow amid weak enforcement and accountability, despite government commitments to curb the problem.   Methane is a highly potent greenhouse gas that is more than 80 times stronger than carbon dioxide over a 20-year period, and it is one of the major drivers of climate change. While Nigeria has laws, regulations, and commitments to reduce methane emissions, Niger Delta communities continue to report rising respiratory illnesses, degraded farmland, and declining fish stocks linked to prolonged exposure to gas flaring and methane leaks.

From Policy to People: Documenting Lived Impacts

This documentary explores how methane emissions affect oil-producing communities in the Niger Delta, providing the human context needed to understand why methane management matters beyond climate targets.