Belmira Moustapha

Communications Officer, West Africa
Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT

Bio

What’s your role at AICCRA and the journey that led you here?  

As the Communications Officer for AICCRA in West Africa, I lead efforts to enhance the visibility of climate-smart agriculture solutions through media coverage, blog content, and video editing. I contribute to updating the project website and social media platforms. I contribute to updating the project website and social media platforms. I also work closely with communication focal points from partner institutions across the region to amplify the reach and impact of the project’s outcomes.

My journey is shaped by my academic background in sociology and communication. I hold an MA in Media and International Development from the University of East Anglia, UK. I previously held the position of Communications Officer for the Center of Genetics, Biotechnology and Seed Science, University of Abomey Calavi, where I led the development and implementation of communications strategies for agricultural and development projects.

Tell us why you think AICCRA can help deliver a climate-smart future for Africa?   

AICCRA brings together researchers, research organisations policy-makers, and farmers to promote the adoption and use of climate solutions, a key component of a climate-smart future for Africa.