International Climate Change Development Initiative
Olumide Idowu, also known as Mr. Climate, is an experienced professional in climate change and social media consulting. Currently serving as CAYACC's Climate Change Focal Person since August 2023, Olumide is responsible for coordinating and implementing climate initiatives. Additionally, Olumide has been a Social Media Consultant for the African Development Bank Group since May 2022, aiding in raising awareness for the Annual Meetings. As the National Steering Committee Small Grants Programme Youth Focal Point for Nigeria at the Global Environment Facility since December 2019, Olumide reviews proposals to support community-based environmental initiatives. Olumide's leadership roles include being the Executive Director of the International Climate Change Development Initiative Africa since November 2016 and the Executive Coordinator of the African Youth Initiative on Climate Change from June 2016 to January 2024. Olumide's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Statistics from the University of Abuja and recent professional development in sustainable waste management and environmental health from Lagos Business School.
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International Climate Change Development Initiative
International Climate Change Development Initiative (ICCDI) is a non-governmental organization (NGO). A leading youth voice on Climate Change which seeks to build a climate-smart generation across Africa while identifying key development issues affecting populations across Africa, especially in Nigeria through creative dialogues and innovations. Our platform was launched in April 2013 out of a vision to promote education for sustainable development through new media aimed at building a climate-smart generation. Through engagement with local communities, the International Climate Change Development Initiative (ICCDI) is dedicated to empowering young Africans with the education and tools needed to ensure global environmental protection. International Climate Change Development Initiative (ICCDI) is committed to promoting climate change awareness and education as well as providing a platform for collaboration towards sustainable development. We work closely with Youth-led organizations, the private sector, government and International Organizations. IMPACT AREAS: · Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction · Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security · Biodiversity Conservation · Renewable Energy · Water Sanitation & Hygiene · Youth Leadership and Development APPROACHES/PROGRAMME: · Policy and Advocacy · Education, Training and Capacity Building · Networking, Information & Communication · Grassroots and Youth Engagement