Aliyu Sadiq
Central European University, Vienna| Central European University, Vienna | |
| Vienna, Austria | |
| Member ID | 4632 |
|---|---|
| Member since | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Status | Active |
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Aliyu Sadiq is an environmental professional with over five years of experience spanning climate change, circular economy, waste management, and resource efficiency. Through his organization "Ecocykle", Aliyu has led various circular economy focused projects in local communities across Nigeria, ultimately reducing waste and pollution. He is currently doing a masters degree at the Central European University under the Erasmus + Scholarship. Aliyu is skilled in innovative and system thinking, project management and currently developing more competence in research and policy in the context of circular economy.Details
Aliyu is currently pursuing a Master’s in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management through the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarship, studying across Austria, Greece, Sweden, and the UK.Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ecocykle Limited (2020-2024)
Executive Director, Ecocykle Development Foundation (2022-2024)
Aliyu has held various regional and national coordination roles, including serving as the Africa Regional Focal Point for the Ashley Lashley Foundation (HEY Campaign), where he coordinated environmentalists across 15 African countries, mobilized funding, and facilitated bi-monthly knowledge exchange forums. As Country Coordinator for Climate Clock Nigeria, he organized Nigeria's largest youth climate action marches in 2023 and 2024, expanding the volunteer base from 10 to 250 youth. His leadership extended to grassroots mobilization, advocacy, and lobbying efforts for stronger climate policies.
Earlier in his career, Aliyu worked as a Research Officer at the National Root Crops Research Institute, where he conducted field surveys, evaluated fertilizer requirements for cassava varieties, and contributed to the establishment of a Climate Change Adaptation Unit.
He has also served as a Community Resource Person for the Climate and Sustainable Development Network of Nigeria, where he played a pivotal role in influencing Nigeria’s Climate Change Bill and Open Defecation Bill through grassroots mobilization and policy research.
Aliyu’s dedication to professional growth is evident in his pursuit of continuous learning. He has completed multiple international trainings and fellowships, including the Climate Change Negotiations Program for Young African Negotiators, the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice, and the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) Fundamentals Course. He has also participated in high-profile global events, including COP27 in Egypt, COP28 in Dubai, and the African Agricultural Adaptation Conference.