Connected Advocacy for Empowerment & Youth Development Initiative

Attend #TheGlobalLocalizationForum:Africa Consultative Dialogue in Advancing Locally Led Climate, Humanitarian, Energy Access, and Environmental Action, taking place from 5–7 August 2026 during the World Social Forum in Benin Republic. to participate either as a delegate,Sponsor , Speaker fill this form : https://lnkd.in/dmmZixt pQLScycmFoL-64HuFwT8R3X0zzLpWbb7eB7Vnvl5WNeT1f3V8RXA/viewform

Attend #TheGlobalLocalizationForum:Africa Consultative Dialogue in Advancing Locally Led Climate, Humanitarian, Energy Access, and Environmental Action, taking place from 5–7 August 2026 during the World Social Forum in Benin Republic. to participate either as a delegate,Sponsor , Speaker fill this form https://lnkd.in/eY96KckP Charter4Change Kenya Working Group The Chartered Governance Institute of Canada CARE AidEx - The Global Humanitarian Aid CommunityCommunicate Norge ASINCLUDE Knowledge Platform Study Sustainability HubSustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) AGNES Africa UN Environment Programme

#LocalizationInPractice At the ongoing United Nations Framework on Climate Change, #SB64 at the world Climate Conference in Bonn Germany, Connected Advocacy and Charge 4 Change Climate and environmental working group press conference and side event, the initiative amplifies the imperative to support locally led climate and environmental solutions by equipping community leaders with the skills, tools, partnerships, and platforms needed to design and implement practical climate -humanitarian and environmental interventions, that promotes inclusive leadership, climate governance participation, humanitarian co-design implementations, and community ownership of climate resilience strategies. This program will enable local leaders, international actors, and policy makers to: • Understand climate-humanitarian and environmental challenges affecting vulnerable communities • Identify local vulnerabilities and priorities through the C4C Climate and Environmental Memorandum community-based responses for policy direction, and implementation • Best Fit strategy for developing a co-working relationship with local, international partners/ and policy makers on practical adaptive solutions for the underserved impacted communities. • Mobilize citizens for environmental protection and sustainable humanitarian practices • Influence policy processes and climate governance decisions at local and international levels Objective 1. Examine successful localization practices and lessons learned from climate, environmental, and humanitarian interventions led by local actors using the C4C Model 2. Identify barriers and gaps that hinder effective collaboration, financing, and implementation of localization commitments. 3. Develop practical recommendations and partnerships to strengthen locally led approaches across climate, humanitarian, and environmental action. #BoNN #SB64 #Charger4Change #BonnClimateCamp here is the video link https://unfccc-events-api.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/event/5312505d-a4f5-45f4-8ccb-0c96e0adae9dsb64-113475-1-press1-fl.mp4

Join our team at the Bonn Climate Conference,Germany. Date 9th June, 2026 at the Bonn Climate Camp from 3pm to 4pm, Tent 1 #SB64 #BonnClimateCamp

GETTING NIGERIAN YOUTH INVOLVED IN REFORM PROCESSES A Comprehensive Report from the Youth Electoral Reform Project (YERP-Naija) – South-South Region From Participation to Policy Impact: Empowering Youth Voices to Shape Nigeria's Democratic Future. Legislative Engagement, Electoral Reform Advocacy, Success Stories, Challenges, and the Way Forward Nigeria stands at a defining moment in its democratic journey. As the nation prepares for future electoral cycles and deepens conversations on constitutional reform, the active participation of young people is no longer optional; it is essential. With over 70 percent of Nigeria’s population under 35, youth represent the largest constituency capable of shaping a more transparent, accountable, inclusive, and credible democratic future. The Youth Electoral Reform Project was conceived as a strategic response to the growing demand for meaningful youth engagement in governance, electoral reform, and public policy processes. Implemented across Nigeria's geopolitical zones, Kimpact Development initiative, KDI who doubled as National Coordinator and North Central Partner, J-DEV Foundation North West Partner, TheNew Generation Girls and Women Development Initiative Southwest Partner,Catch Them Young Community Initiative South East Partner; Connected Advocacy South-South Partner, aswell as the Child Protection and Peer Learning Initiative North East partner, this reform project was supported bythe National Democratic Institute and National Endowment for democracy NED, this reform project sought to bridge the gap between citizens and decision-makers by creating platforms where young people could influence reforms that directly affect their democratic future. In the South-South Region, YERP-Naija mobilized youth leaders, civil society organizations, media practitioners, community stakeholders, and policymakers around a shared vision of strengthening democratic institutions and advancing electoral integrity.Through legislative advocacy,civic education, public consultations, grassroots mobilization, media engagement, and participation in constitutional reform processes, the project elevated citizen voices and ensured that youth priorities were visible within national reform conversations. A major milestone of the project was contributing to sustained advocacy that supported the passage of electronic transmission of election results by the 10th National Assembly, an important step toward improving electoral transparency and restoring public confidence in democratic processes. This report captures the journey, achievements, lessons learned, challenges encountered, and opportunities ahead. To strengthen democratic governance and institutional accountability. Join us in scaling these efforts, deepening civic participation, and building a democracy that reflects the aspirations and voices of the people Here is the link to the report https://lnkd.in/e9iQ2PDQ

Our New Research reform publication on Electoral Climate Policy 2026. Strengthening Democratic Accountability and Climate Governance through the Climate Electoral Protocol Framework The 2027 electoral cycle presents a defining moment for integrating climate governance reforms into democratic processes in Nigeria and across Africa. Electoral Climate Policy: Climate Electoral Protocol 2026, produced by Connected Advocacy, provides a forward-looking research framework that bridges electoral accountability with climate action, environmental justice, and inclusive governance. The publication highlights the urgent need for political actors, electoral institutions, civil society, youth movements, and development partners to mainstream climate priorities into campaign agendas, policy debates, and governance commitments. As climate disasters increasingly affect vulnerable communities, we need to strengthen our electoral infrastructure to address voter disenfranchisement and the destruction of voting materials due to climate-related conditions. This publication therefore recommends stronger collaboration among policymakers, agencies, electoral stakeholders, grassroots actors, and international partners to institutionalize a Climate Electoral Protocol that promotes transparency, citizen participation, climate-responsive leadership, and policy continuity beyond election cycles. The research calls for accelerated multi-stakeholder action, strategic financing, and localized implementation mechanisms to drive the next level of transformation in democratic and climate governance. We look forward to your feedback, recommendations, and collaboration on the next-level reform engagement in this direction. (Here is the https://lnkd.in/enmNT5Nt link to the new reforms policy brief) African School of Governance - ASG African Union UNDP Nigeria Darius Nassiry Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) ActionAid UN Climate Change INGOsphere 9ja European Partnership for Democracy (EPD)European Climate Foundation Best regards, Prince Israel Orekha Executive Director Connected Advocacy for Empowerment and Youth Development israel@connectedadvocacy.org.ng +2348064871447

Can the Nigerian Energy Transition Tackle Youth Unemployment Amidst the Climate Catastrophe in the Niger Delta Region?. A Final Research Report from the Bayelsa Climate Ambassadors Programme (BCAP) on Energy Democracy, Youth Leadership, and Green Economic Opportunities. The Niger Delta region of Nigeria stands at a critical intersection of environmental vulnerability, socio-economic challenges, and aspirations for sustainable development. For decades, the region has borne the brunt of climate impacts stemming from oil-dependent energy systems, environmental degradation, and uneven development, while also experiencing high youth unemployment and limited access to stable economic opportunities. As Nigeria aligns with global climate commitments and plans a just energy transition, we need to understand how emerging energy frameworks can reduce carbon emissions and deliver inclusive socio-economic benefits for its young population. This research report examines the nexus between Nigeria’s energy transition and youth unemployment within the context of the Niger Delta—focusing specifically on Bayelsa State, a frontline region grappling with environmental change and economic disruption. Anchored in evidence and experiences from the Bayelsa Climate Ambassadors Programme (BCAP), this study interrogates how principles of energy democracy, coupled with youth leadership and green economic opportunities, can catalyze pathways toward both climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods. The Bayelsa Climate Ambassadors Programme represents a practical embodiment of localized climate action, engaging young people as agents of energy transition and community transformation. By exploring BCAP’s approaches, activities, and outcomes, this report sheds light on the potential of youth-driven initiatives to influence energy governance, stimulate green entrepreneurship, and contribute to a more equitable transition that addresses the dual challenges of climate catastrophe and unemployment. In an era where climate change threatens to deepen inequalities and where global shifts toward renewable energy systems are accelerating, the Nigerian context offers a unique vantage point. It exposes the structural barriers that have historically marginalized young people, especially in the Niger Delta, and highlights opportunities for reframing Nigeria’s energy future in ways that are socially inclusive, environmentally just, and economically empowering. This report draws on qualitative and quantitative insights, stakeholder consultations, and programmatic evaluations to answer the central question: Can the Nigerian energy transition meaningfully tackle youth unemployment amidst the climate crisis in the Niger Delta region? By situating youth at the heart of energy governance and green economic innovation, this study contributes to policy debates, development strategies, find here link report https://lnkd.in/eXP6h5Wu

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The Summit of the People Communique “From Local Voices to Global Impact: Empowering Indigenous Youths to Tackle Climate-Humanitarian Crisis” BayelsaState . We, the participants of the Summit of the People (SoP) convened by Connected Advocacy, including indigenous youths, community leaders, civil society actors, climate advocates, humanitarian responders, policy experts, government representatives, private sector stakeholders, and development partners, met under the theme: “From Local Voices to Global Impact: Empowering Indigenous Youths to Tackle Climate-Humanitarian Crisis.” We recognize that climate change has become a full-scale climate-humanitarian emergency, deeply affecting vulnerable and frontline communities through recurrent flooding, displacement, food insecurity, environmental degradation, disease outbreaks, loss of livelihoods, conflict, and increased poverty. We further recognize that indigenous youths remain disproportionately affected due to systemic exclusion from decision-making, limited access to climate finance, absence of energy infrastructure, and widespread unemployment—factors that deepen their vulnerability and weaken community resilience. We reaffirm that sustainable solutions must be built on the foundation of local ownership, community dignity, indigenous knowledge systems, climate justice, & inclusive governance.  CALLS TO ACTION TO KEY STAKEHOLDERS  To Development Partners and Donor Agencies We call on donors to: Increase direct funding opportunities for indigenous youth-led initiatives. Simplify grant access requirements for grassroots organisations. Fund energy access and green jobs as part of humanitarian resilience.   To the Private Sector and CSR Institutions We call on private sector actors to: Invest in renewable energy deployment and greenenterprise acceleration. Support climate resilience programs beyond branding and token CSR. Adopt long-term sustainability partnerships with communities.  To Traditional Institutions & Community Leaders We call on traditional institutions to: Protect indigenous lands and strengthen youth inclusion in governance. Support community peacebuilding &climate adaptation mechanisms. Encourage intergenerational knowledge-sharing for resilience. DECLARATION We, the participants of the Summit of the People, reaffirm that the climate-humanitarian crisis requires urgent and coordinated action rooted in community dignity, justice, and sustainable development. We declare that: Indigenous youths must be empowered as decision-makers, not spectators. Energy access must be treated as a human right and resilience infrastructure. Decent green jobs are essential for reducing youth vulnerability and insecurity. Humanitarian response must be localized, accountable, and anticipatory. We therefore commit to advancing these resolutions through partnerships, policy engagement, advocacy, and collective action at local, national, and global levels.   Netherlands Innovation Network Germany

Update from our #CommunityofPracticeonLocalization The Media-Community Dialogue on Renewable Energy Democracy seeks to engage local media, community leaders, and policymakers in advancing public knowledge about renewable energy access and the concept of a just transition in Nigeria. This event focuses on building journalists' capacity to report on energy reforms, particularly in communities dependent on extractive industries such as oil and gas. Nigeria’s energy transition requires informed and balanced reporting to ensure that all citizens, particularly vulnerable communities are included in the ongoing reforms. To strengthen local media reportage on renewable energy access as a just transition within Nigeria’s extractive sector reforms, media outlets should focus on highlighting the positive impacts of transitioning to renewable energy sources, particularly on communities heavily reliant on oil and gas, emphasizing social and economic benefits alongside environmental advantages while also addressing potential concerns and actively engaging with affected stakeholders to ensure balanced reporting. #EnergyDemocracy #CitizensLedInitiative #Localization #EnergyAccess4All, #Fossilfue #justtransition #peoplehelpingpeople #peopleEnergy INCLUDE Knowledge Platform Anika Altaf Victoria Manya UNDP QNB Türkiye Agence Française de DéveloppementAfrican Development Bank Group African Union