WIRE โ€” Nigerian conservationist and environmentalist Rachel Ikemeh has been named a 2026 Rolex Awards Laureate in recognition of her community-driven efforts to protect the rich biodiversity of the Niger Delta, conserve threatened species and improve the livelihoods of local communities. Ikemehs conservation journey in the Niger Delta began in 2013 when she encountered forests severely polluted

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