Idowu Ajibade (2008 - 2009)

Nigeria

Idowu is an independent researcher working to promote human rights and combat corruption in Africa. Her current research interests include the impacts of climate change on human rights and the design of adequate adaptation models for vulnerable communities. Before becoming a Sauvé Scholar, Idowu was a Research Assistant at the International Council on Human Rights Policy, Geneva, Switzerland. She has also worked as a Development Consultant for the Leonard Cheshire Disability Foundation, West Africa, and as a Program Associate for the Freedom House Human Rights Reporting Project, Nigeria. She is a member UPEACE/US Alumni Advocacy Committee to the United Nations. She holds an MA in international law and human rights from the University for Peace, Costa Rica, and a BA (Philosophy) from Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria.

In February 2009, Idowu participated in the Second Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) Meeting. Her commitment - “Youth Environmental Activists Network for Africa” (YEANA) - was chosen and announced by Former President Clinton as one of new projects that students and universities are undertaking to improve the world. It addresses the knowledge gap regarding climate change by training college students on climate change and ultimately establishing Green Clubs at universities throughout Africa.
See McGill Reporter story: Sauvé Scholar committed to positive change for fellow Africans.

Having successfully completed training as a Climate Project presenter with Al Gore in Nashville, Tennessee, Idowu has begun her PhD in Geography (Environment and Sustainability) at the University of Western Ontario. The proposed title of her thesis is Human Rights issues in Climate Change: A Comparative Analysis of Impacts and Adaptation Strategies in the Coastal Communities of Niger Delta and Alberta.

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