To Spotlight World Green Skills Collaborative initiative, a community-led energy transition and green skills platform for youth and women. The time for promises has passed. The time for climate justice and shared power is now”. As world leaders,…
Can the AU Drive a Realistic African Climate Agenda?
By Prince Israel Orekha As Africa Climate Week (ACS2) opens, one pressing question lingers: Can the African Union (AU) chart a realistic and united pathway to address Africa’s climate crisis—or will the gathering become another symbolic ceremony remembered only…
Connected Advocacy Joins Civil Society Call for Economic Justice and Climate Financing at FfD4 in Seville
From Seville to Sub-Saharan Africa, civil society voices are demanding climate justice, inclusive finance, and youth-led innovation as pillars of development reform. Connected Advocacy demands that the new financial architecture reflect the realities of frontline communities through locally-designed, shared-benefit investments.
Connected Advocacy Unveils Groundbreaking Proposal to Protect Nigeria’s Elections from Climate Disruption
Connected Advocacy, a leading youth-led Civil Society Organisation committed to environmental justice and democratic reform, has unveiled a proposal to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral process against the growing threat of climate change. This is contained in statement signed by Prince…
Niger Delta to Bonn: Orekha Amplifies Inclusion of Community Voices for Climate Justice
At the SB62 Climate Conference in Bonn, Prince Israel Orekha of Connected Advocacy led a bold campaign to amplify the voices of Niger Delta communities. Calling for inclusive, people-centered climate policies, he highlighted the urgent need for justice and resilience in Africa’s most impacted regions.
Connected Advocacy holds Indigenous Peoples Summit on Climate Action, Justice
Connected Advocacy, an environmental NGO, has held the ‘The Indigenous Peoples Summit’ to demand urgent action on climate crises and environmental degradation affecting oil exploring communities of the Niger Delta. The Summit, which is a Peer to Peer Climate Action…
Otuabagi: Unserved and Neglected – A Plea for Renewable Energy
On January 31st, 2025, a group of journalists and activists embarked on a field trip to Otuabagi, a community in Ogbia Local Government Area, Bayelsa State. This historic village holds the distinction of being the site of Nigeria’s first commercial…
Connected Advocacy Convenes Dialogue to Unleash Media’s Potential in Nigeria’s Renewable Energy Transition
The media have been enjoined to strengthen their role in advancing Nigeria’s renewable energy transition. This was advocated for at a media-community dialogue on Renewable Energy Democracy, hosted by Connected Advocacy in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The pivotal event had in…
Prince Israel Orekha joins Panelists to discuss grassroots solutions for climate induced vulnerability at Geneva
The Executive Director of Connected Advocacy for Empowerment and Youth Development, Prince Israel Orekha will be joining other panelists to discuss grassroots solutions for climate induced vulnerability at Geneva, Switzerland on October 24, 2024. The event is put together by…
Local Communities Demand Environmental Accountability Ahead of COP29 in Nigeria’s Niger Delta
In a significant move towards environmental justice, local communities in Nigeria’s Niger Delta convened a dialogue in Bayelsa State on September 17, 2024, organized by Connected Advocacy. The meeting aimed to address the pressing issues of environmental degradation caused by…