Oumou Hawa Diallo

Oumou Hawa Diallo is a Guinean climate activist and youth advocate known for her work on environmental justice and youth engagement in climate policy. She co-founded the non-governmental organisation Agir contre le réchauffement climatique (ACOREC) to promote reforestation and environmental awareness in Guinea. In 2023, she was appointed Youth Advocate for Guinea by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), a role in which she has represented young people in climate discussions and international forums.

History and background Oumou Hawa Diallo is indigenous to Guinea. She attended the Higher Institute of Population Sciences (ISSP) of the Joseph Ki-Zerbo University in Ouagadougou. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Language Sciences from General Lansana Conté

University of Sonfonia Conakry (2020-2023).

Career and climate activism Diallo became concerned about climate change and environmental degradation from her experiences growing up in Guinea, where droughts, extreme heat, and deforestation affected local communities.

In 2018, Diallo co-founded ACOREC, an organization focused on tree planting, forest protection, and environmental education for youth. Through ACOREC, she has worked on community outreach and encouraged sustainable practices among young people and local stakeholders.

Public engagement Diallo's work encompasses environmental education, community mobilization, and public speaking on climate justice issues affecting West Africa. Her advocacy highlights the disproportionate impacts of climate change on young people and vulnerable communities.