Documenting Violence And Environmental Destruction (DVED)
Overview
Documenting Violence and Environment Destruction (DVED) is a digital forensic lab that collects, analyses and documents open-source information and satellite imagery on the destruction of communities and the environment — as a result of violence and criminal activities.
DVED was designed to support efforts to protect and restore communities and natural environments.
DVED Reports
Geomapping the Devastating Impact of Borno State’s Worst Flood in Decades
GIF showing before and after images of a flooded school and neighbourhood. [Maine Photography Sept 2024/Google Earth May 2024] A catastrophic flood has swept through Nigeria's Northeastern state of Borno,
Before and After: Mapping Artisanal Refineries Fueling Environmental Crisis in Nigeria’s Oil-Rich Niger Delta
Google Earth satellite images showing the destruction of mangrove vegetation and pollution of water bodies between 2015 and 2022. Nigeria is grappling with large-scale theft of crude oil from its
Armed Banditry Is Wiping Out Communities, Displacing People
Armed banditry has caused the abandoning of communities and the destruction of homes and schools in Nigeria's northwest and central regions, according to satellite images analysed by the Documenting Violence
Our Impact
Supporting Communities
By documenting instances of violence and environmental destruction, we aim to raise awareness and mobilize resources to aid affected communities. Our data helps humanitarian organizations and local authorities in their efforts to provide relief and rebuild.
Protecting the Environment
Our work highlights the often-overlooked environmental consequences of violence and criminal activities. By bringing these issues to the forefront, we strive to promote environmental restoration and conservation initiatives.
Influencing Policy
The comprehensive data and analysis we provide serve as vital tools for policymakers. Our documentation helps shape policies that address the root causes of violence and environmental degradation, fostering long-term peace and sustainability.
Meet our team
At DVED, our team is composed of passionate professionals from diverse backgrounds, all united by a commitment to documenting and mitigating violence and environmental destruction.
Murtala Abdullahi
Murtala is the founder of Goro Initiative and curator of DVED. He is a researcher with a keen interest in security, environment and climate change.
Dr. Bilkisu Hadejia
Bilkisu holds a Doctorate in Strategy. She is a research and outreach associate at Surge Africa.
Mansir Muhammed
Mansir is a skilled OSINT researcher with expertise in conflict analysis, leveraging technology and geographic intelligence to provide in-depth insights and analysis.