Sidharth Pandey

As a Communication Officer currently stationed at the WHO South-East Asia Regional Officer, I spearhead the development and execution of impactful media outreach strategies in alignment with WHO's objectives. Collaborating closely with technical units and WHO Country Offices, I evaluate the effectiveness of our initiatives to ensure relevance and impact within the region. Crafting diverse media advocacy materials—from press releases, posters to video scripts and feature stories including around WHO events and flagship initiatives to create accurate and compelling communication of WHO's messages to both media and the public.

Additionally, I oversee the production of video content, maintaining quality and consistency across platforms. I also draft talking points for senior management and support in the rollout of the Regional Communication Strategy. Furthermore, I actively support the training and capacity building of the communications team in the Region.

Before joining WHO, I was a journalist with over two decades of experience. During which I have led teams in planning, gathering, and producing news for television and social media platforms. My special focus was to environmental, health, human rights, and climate change issues, and have also actively participated in various awareness campaigns and covered numerous UNFCCC Conferences of Parties (COP).

• Best TV journalist of the year' NT awards 2014
• Panda Awards Finalist at Wildscreen, Bristol UK 2008
• Award for reporting on the Environment by SEJ, Society of Environmental Journalists Oct 15 2008
• Silver Award from “Transparency International” for News report "Mined to Death 2008"
• Finalist “Asian Television awards 2007” for news report "Logging on for Kids"
• Commendation award for exceptional news feature from Common wealth broadcasting association 2006 for "Kidneys for sale"
• New York festivals finalist award 2005 for news report "Bribe for corpse
• Media award from “Indian institute of Human Rights 2004” for child rescue and highlighting human trafficking
• Awarded the “CNN International - young Journalist of India, 2003

Bucerius Summer School on Global Governance