Ayisha Siddiqa

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Ayisha Siddiqa 𖦹

Executive Director

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Ayisha Siddiqa is a J.D. candidate at the UCLA School of Law and an award-winning climate advocate and youth empowerment leader, named by The Independent as one of the "Climate 100," the most influential people in climate policy in 2024. She has successfully led international projects focused on youth climate advocacy, political engagement, and education.

As a key advisor to the United Nations Secretary-General, she has achieved historic progress in securing recognition for children, promoting fossil fuel de-proliferation, and is working on climate finance negotiations and justice transition protocols. Additionally, she serves as a commissioner on the IEA’s Commission on People-Centered Energy. Honored by Time magazine as Woman of the Year for climate advocacy, she is also recognized as one of Business Insider’s "Climate Action 30" global leaders.

Milestones & Achievements

  • Advisor to the United Nations Secretary-General on youth, climate justice, and intergenerational equity

  • Commissioner at the International Energy Agency, contributing to global energy governance and climate transition pathways

  • Board Member of Planetary Guardians, supporting planetary boundaries–based accountability and governance reform

  • Board Member of the Home Planet Fund, advancing climate-justice–aligned philanthropic strategies

  • Named of 2024 The Independent 100 Climate

  • Named 2023 TIME Women of the Year

  • Contributor and writer in What If We Get It Right?

  • Co-Founder and Global Coordinator of Polluters Out, an international youth-led campaign challenging fossil fuel influence in climate negotiations