The Final Research Report :
An Insights 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 arising from oil-dependent energy systems, environmental degradation, and uneven development, while simultaneously experiencing high levels of youth unemployment and limited access to stable economic opportunities. As Nigeria seeks to align with global climate commitments and articulate a just energy transition, there is a compelling need to understand how emerging frameworks of energy transformation can be harnessed not only to reduce carbon emissions but also to unlock 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
Here is the link the report https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f0EHiajVi2fv4tlnCCoFvvLyOxDUggGH/view?usp=drive_link
