Climate Change Food Security

OUMAR ISSOUFOU ADAMOU

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CAREER SUMMARY

Dedicated professional with five years of experience in sustainable development and social justice, a unique perspective in climate change journalism and reproductive health communication. Fluent in French and English, with expertise in data collection and analysis, agriculture, food security, and the circular economy. Passionate about using informed storytelling to empower communities and promote sustainable solutions. EDUCATION

Cornell University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Ithaca, NY 05/2024 Master’s in Global Development

Capstone project: Climate risks on Sahelian agriculture: Adaptation strategies for smallholder farmers in Niger

Abdou Moumouni University Niamey, Niger

Masters in English Language, Literature, and Civilization: 02/2017 Bachelor of Arts in English Language, Literature, and Civilization 06/2013 WORK HISTORY

National Office of Publishing and Press-ONEP 05/2018 - 08/2023 Journalist, Head of International Desk Niamey, Niger

• Applied the Media Foundation training--authored two articles on the intersection of food security and climate change resulting in ONEP award as “Best Journalist of April 2023”

• Article on malaria medicines shortage in some community health centers and lack of citizen awareness that they were available for free. This article resulted in action by heath authorities including supply of the centers and launching of an awareness campaign that medicines were free.

• Reported on high-level government activities--delivered comprehensive reports on national and international affairs

• Analyzed and translated international news--rewrote articles to make them accessible to the national audience

• Created articles promoting women's and children's rights and well-being

• Awarded 2nd place by UNICEF/ Niger in Print Media category for article “Maternal and Child Health: Low Awareness of danger signs during pregnancy”

Media Foundation for West Africa 01/2022 - 03/2023 Climate Change Journalism Fellowship Accra, Ghana

• Advocated for recognition of rural women's heightened vulnerability to climate crisis, reaching over 10,000 readers

• Evaluated agricultural research efforts in Niger, examining the intersection of food security and climate change

Population Services International (PSI) / Niger 03/2018 - 12/2019 Communication Officer in Reproductive Health Niamey, Niger

• Coordinated a team of 5 female health agents who facilitated over 100 discussions on sexual and reproductive health topics in target neighborhoods of the capital city. Following discussions agents provided counseling and referrals to health centers.

• Organized and led meetings/discussions with local and community leaders on reproductive health.

• Managed data analysis and preparation of team reports to PSI/Niger Sahel Consultancy Group 10/2016 - 04/2017

Research Assistant Niamey, Niger

• Conducted 200+ interviews, administered household questionnaires, and facilitated focus groups for World Bank-funded social safety net program in rural Niger

• Oversaw data quality checks and generated daily reports to facilitate program evaluation and decision- making

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certificate On Climate Change and Public Health: 03/2024 The Peoples-Praxis Course (online)

African Media Representatives Training Program (AFMED) 11/2019 Istanbul, Turkey

SELECTED NEWS ARTICLES AUTHORED (LINKED)

• The World Bank has issued a warning over "Niger's current extremely alarming environmental situation" based on the country's Environmental Performance Index, 07/2023

• Rural women and income-generating activities: Small scale business as an alternative for economic empowerment, 05/2023

• Climate change in Niger: An additional burden for women in the village of Koné Béri, 04/2023

• Agricultural research and climate change in Niger: A "Marshall Plan" to keep INRAN afloat, 04/2023

• Maternal and Child Health: Low awareness of danger signs during pregnancy, 11/2022

• Urban Sanitation: An Effective Way to Fight Against Malaria, 07/2022

• UNICEF's Approach for Resilience in Niger: Multisectoral Interventions in the Diffa Region, 03/2022

• Liboré flooding: Banigoungou community was severely affected, 09/2020 LANGUAGES

French: Fluent English: Fluent Hausa: Fluent spoken Zarma: Fluent spoken

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