Nnaemeka Phil Eke-Okocha
Researcher · Policy Professional · Speaker · Advocate
Bridging scholarship and practice to understand how climate change fuels conflict — and how communities can build lasting peace.
I am a researcher, policy professional, and advocate working at the intersection of climate security, conflict resolution, and sustainable development.
Currently pursuing a PhD in Global Governance and Human Security at the University of Massachusetts Boston, my research examines the role of climate change in sustaining and escalating conflict, with a focus on building evidence-based pathways to peace.
Across my career, I have led multi-regional initiatives in SDG implementation, youth engagement, and institutional capacity building, partnering with organizations including the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), Oxfam, Erasmus, and ICMS Nepal.
What I Do
Advisor
I serve as a Council Member of Earth Charter International and have held advisory and board roles across multiple organizations.
Researcher
My research sits at the intersection of climate security, conflict resolution, and global governance. Currently a PhD student at the University of Massachusetts Boston, I investigate how climate change sustains and escalates violent conflict. My work has been presented at the International Studies Association, and international conferences on sustainable development.
Consultant
I have provided project and policy consultancy to international organizations including Oxfam, the Institute of Crisis Management Studies (ICMS) in Nepal, and SDSN. My consultancy work spans program evaluation, sustainable development education, climate resilience, conflict resolution, and stakeholder engagement across Europe, South Asia, and North America.
Founder
I founded Adesso Development Initiative in 2021, a development initiative focused on inclusive participation and sustainable development. I have also led the development of other initiative, reflecting my commitment to grassroots, community-driven approaches to global challenges.
Speaker
I am an invited speaker and panelist at high-level international forums, including the United Nations Headquarters in New York, the UN ECOSOC Youth Forum, High-Level Pre-Summit of the Future, and the Earth Charter International Conference.
My speaking engagements address climate security, youth engagement in the SDGs, peacebuilding, forced migration, and sustainable development in the Global South.
Experience
Organizations I’ve Partnered With
