About Me
Dr. Salisu Lawal Halliru is a distinguished academic and climate change researcher at Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education, Kano, with expertise in climate change adaptation, migration and mobility, food security, sustainable development, and climate policy. His work focuses on understanding the impacts of climate variability and developing practical adaptation and resilience strategies for vulnerable communities.
He has contributed significantly to climate science and policy in Nigeria and internationally, including serving as one of Nigeria’s representatives to the Seventh Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and as a Coordinating Lead Author for Working Group II, Chapter 20 (AR7). His leadership, research, and academic contributions position him as a strong advocate for evidence-based climate action and sustainable development.
Years of Experience
With extensive experience in climate research, academia, and sustainable development, Dr. Salisu has developed strong expertise in assessing climate risks, adaptation responses, human mobility, and the socioeconomic dimensions of environmental change.
His research and professional engagements cut across climate change adaptation, migration and mobility, food security, geoheritage, geoparks, sustainable development, and climate policy. Through research, teaching, publications, and collaboration, he contributes to strengthening knowledge and promoting practical solutions to climate and environmental challenges.
Dr. Salisu is affiliated with and contributes to several professional and research networks, including:
- Association of Nigerian Geographers (ANG)
- African Geopark Network
- Tourism Peace Association of Nigeria (TOPAN)
- Research and Development Network
- Environmental and Climate Mobilities Network (ECMN)
- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) — Seventh Assessment Report
Climate Leadership
IPCC AR7 – Coordinating Lead Author
Working Group II, Chapter 20
Nigerian IPCC Representative
One of eight Nigerian representatives contributing to the Seventh Assessment Report
Research & Academic Leadership
Climate adaptation, mobility, food security and sustainable development
Reviewer & Associate Editor
Supporting quality and advancement of academic research
Climate Policy & Sustainable Development
Research and engagement focused on evidence-based climate solutions
- +234 803 638 2004
- salisu@ecogreenng..org
- No. 16/17 BUK Road Opp. Aliko Filling Station, Danagundi. Kano, Nigeria
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Education & Experience
Dr. Salisu is an academic at Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education, Kano, where he leads and contributes to research focused on climate adaptation, sustainable development, and environmental change.
He has authored extensively on climate variability and adaptation responses in Nigeria and has contributed to international climate assessment processes through his role with the IPCC. He has also served as a reviewer and associate editor, demonstrating his contribution to advancing academic research and knowledge in climate and environmental studies.
- Climate Science & Policy Assessmen
- Facilitating Collaborative Action
- Mediation and Conflict Resolutio
- Stakeholder Engagement
