OVERVIEW The event was declared open by the convener and Executive Director of Connected Advocacy, Prince Israel Orekha, who welcomed all the participants and emphasized the imperatives of the event, underlining why the issue of local community oil divestment and environmental justice must take the center stage of discussions. “We are the people that bear […]

The Local Community Summit On Oil Divestment &Environmental Justice Theme: Strengthen Indigenous Knowledge to Bridge Climate Action Gaps in Transition from Fossil Fuel                                    #SaveNigerDeltaEnvironmentNow After COP28 , the need to ensure Local Community voices are heard in Oil Divestment and Environmental Justice became imperative for this Summit. #SaveNigerDeltaEnvironmentNow The project aims to establish

Our Reflection at COP28 : A Call for A Real Climate Action The conclusion of COP28 leaves a glaring gap in emission reduction commitments, with the agreed text lacking clarity on addressing the concerns of local communities. Despite calls for a transition from fossil fuels, developed countries retain room to increase their fossil fuel pursuits

THE AFRICA –EUROPEAN INTERNATIONAL FORUM FOR SUSTAINING DEMOCRACY & HUMAN RIGHT  THE ROLE OF YOUTH IN AFRICA’S DEMOCRATIC EXPERIENCE IN PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE  AND SOCIAL JUSTICE (THE FIGHT AGAINST AUTHORITARIAN REGIMES, A LEGACY & TOOL FOR BUILDING DEMOCRATIC & HUMAN RIGHT -DRIVEN INSTITUTIONS  HELD FROM THE 5TH – 7TH OF NOVEMBER, 2023. Introduction: In furtherance

  COMMUNINQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF A TWO-DAY VIRTUAL ENGAGEMENT ON AFRICA EUROPE INTERNATIONAL FORUM FOR SUSTAINABLE PEACE AND DEMOCRATIC TRANSITION HELD ON THE 23RD AND 24TH OF SEPTEMEBER, 2023, FACILITATED BY CONNECTED ADVOCACY AND INVEST IN YOUTH SPAIN WITH SUPPORT FROM EUSKO JAURLARITZA GOBIERNO VASCO SPAIN   Background As African countries are confronted

Africa Climate Summit, Road to COP28, Why Africa Leaders must unite to demand climate justice.  A highlight from the activities, and key concerns.  By Israel Prince Orekha of Connected Advocacy www.connectedadvocacy.org.ng. Nairobi, Kenya hosted the first Africa Climate Summit with a lot of expectations from the impacted communities and concerned groups who are feeling the