Category: Dr Saleemul Huq Media
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Movement mourns ‘driving force for climate justice’ Saleemul Huq
Bangladeshi scientist and campaigner Saleemul Huq attended every UN climate summit and championed the cause of developing countries Veteran Bangladeshi climate scientist and campaigner Saleemul Huq died on Sunday at the age of 71. After the think tank he directed announced his death, tributes poured in from climate campaigners, diplomats, scientists and others. The head…
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Climate change, beyond the politicians
In Bangladesh and elsewhere, people are devoted to tackling climate change – regardless of what world leaders do this week[quotes quotes_style=”bquotes” quotes_pos=”center”]In memory of Prof Saleemul Huq, let’s revisit an article he wrote back in 2009 about his plans to set up the International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD). Now, we all deeply realize how dedicated he worked for all of us and for this world, from then until his last breath.[/quotes]…
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Professor Saleemul Huq OBE (1952-2023) | a Book of Remembrance by IIED
[quotes quotes_style=”bquotes” quotes_pos=”center”]It is with deep sadness that we share news of the passing of Professor Saleemul Huq, senior fellow, IIED. This book of remembrance is open to all who wish to share their memories of Saleem.[/quotes] Originally this article was published on 29 October 2023 at IIED . Professor Saleemul Huq was an environmental…
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The Climate Action Summit in New York has failed to deliver
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guitterez, has been holding an annual Climate Action Summit on the margins of the UN General Assembly in September each year. He invites world leaders to come and share what they are doing to tackle climate change, the biggest human-induced global crisis. Over the years, his language to…
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We are not on track for 2030 climate targets
Back in 2015, three essential global agreements were adopted with targets set in 2030. We are at the halfway point of this time frame; if we review the current situation, the progress is not good. The Paris Agreement on Climate Change was adopted at the 21st UN Climate Change Conference (COP21) in December 2015. Two…
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Macron’s support for an ‘adaptation pact’ with Bangladesh
During the short visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Bangladesh, he wanted to take a boat ride on the Turag River and also meet with certain individuals to discuss what to do to tackle climate change. I was privileged to be one of four individuals selected to spend nearly an hour with Macron on…
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Prof Huq’s opinion on G20 Summit Delhi
Watch Prof Saleemul Huq’s comments on the news of the G-20 Summit 2023 in New Delhi. Find the full clip link.
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What Asia can do to fight climate change
As far as climate change is concerned, the Asia Pacific is highly significant. In this region, we have China, Japan and India emitting large amounts of greenhouse gases, while low-lying areas are facing the threats brought on by the waters. Just recently, China and India suffered major flooding, which has caused much devastation. In South…
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Scale up climate change adaptation as soon as possible
The recent floods in Bandarban and Chattogram have left behind a trail of deaths, while waterlogging put countless lives in misery. To make matters worse, this was just one of the many episodes caused by unusually heavy rainfall, and we must expect more of such incidents as human-induced climate change continues. While Bangladesh has been…
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Prof Saleemul Huq’s Interview | Textile Symposium
Prof Saleemul Huq (ICCCAD & IUB) interviewed by Prof Günther & Prof Karthe (UNU-FLORES) This interview recorded on 10 August 2023 in the run-up to the upcoming Textile Symposium taking place 6 – 7 September 2023 in Dresden (https://go.unu.edu/WMczc).
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In funding climate actions, we can be more creative
A simple $5 loss and damage aviation levy could be imposed on every passenger flying on any of the airlines under the jurisdiction of the UAE. There are only a hundred days left until the start of COP28 in Dubai, set to be held on November 30, and already the world has crossed the critical…
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What our new climate envoy can do for Bangladesh
Last month the PM Sheikh Hasina appointed Saber Hossain Chowdhury, member of parliament, as her climate envoy. This is excellent news as many countries have climate envoys and Bangladesh could really use one too. Climate change has become a part of daily life and climate-relevant international meetings are being held around the world every week.…