Tag: Media
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Vlog | Understanding the overlapping risks of Climate Change and Urbanisation: building a response to gendered wellbeing
In the era of climate change, growing inequality, rapid urbanization, the world is dealing with complex and deeply entangled crises. If not addressed, the complex crises developed through such overlapping risks will ultimately overwhelm our capacity to adapt. In this video vlog, experts are discussing the importance of addressing the overlapping risks of climate change…
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Expert answered by Prof Huq on Sky News Climate Show
Watched Prof Saleemul Huq answered the question on Sky News Climate Show Q&A Expert on Climate Justice. This clip part of Sky News Weekly Climate Show’s Q&A section which originally published on SkyNews Youtube Channel. Find the full clip link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xh4Rhh-BCnA
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Overview of the Locally-led Adaptation Programme of ICCCAD
It is critical to capacitate the local communities and institutions; utilize their existing local and traditional knowledge; and aid them to take leadership roles to adapt to the climate crisis strategically. This video gives an overview of the Locally-led Adaptation Programme of ICCCAD, which began in 2021, supported by IIED.
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Honorary degree for global leader in fight against climate change
One of the most important climate change influencers in the world has been awarded an honorary degree by Northumbria University, Newcastle. Professor Saleemul Huq was awarded the degree of Doctor of Science in recognition of his global leadership in fighting the impact of climate change on our society, and for his work to help developing countries and vulnerable communities adapt to the impacts of…
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A Conversation with Saleemul Huq
On January 19, Saleemul Huq(link is external), director of the International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD), joined Chris Field, director of the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment, in a conversation addressing adaptation to climate change in the most vulnerable countries. What are your takeaways from COP26 in Glasgow and the focus on loss and damage? My analogy with where…
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The abandoned climate refugees -A weekly news show by Channel 4 News
The abandoned climate refugees A weekly news show by Channel 4 News that takes you on a journey to uncover the world’s most interesting untold stories. “They’re not just local destitutes. They’re the victims of climate change – not the causes of climate change” Seven million people in Bangladesh have been forced to leave their…
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WEBINAR | BANGLADESH: LEADER IN NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS
Watch Webinar – Bangladesh: Leader in Nature-Based Solution hosted by EcoShape . Highlights from webinar Bangladesh: Leader in Nature-based Solutions
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Pattachitra ‘We have to survive fighting various disasters’
Pattachitra (traditional scroll performance) by the group Jubo Shilpigoshthi in Shyamnagar, Bangladesh, on preparing and responding to disasters. To know more about the project visit: https://steps-centre.org/project/tapestry/
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COP26 Lecture 6 – Perspective of the least developed countries on loss & damage from climate change
The Road to COP 26/CMA 3 Preparatory Lecture Series Watch this recorded lecture via Youtube This is the sixth lecture in the COP26/CMA 3 Preparatory Lecture Series. For more information about this lecture series please visit this link: https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/academic/law/about-us/news/daniel-bodansky-road-to-paris-and-glasgow/
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Priorities for the 31 March Ministerial Meeting on Climate and Development
On the 31st March 2021, the UK government will convene the Climate and Development Ministerial meeting to discuss practical next steps on priority issues for climate vulnerable countries and communities ahead of COP26. Professor Saleemul Huq, Director of the International Centre for Climate Change and Development, provides his insights on priorities in conversation with Professor Fiona Nunan. Which major…
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Updating Bangladesh’s climate change strategy and action plan
In 2009 Bangladesh developed and released the Bangladesh Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan (BCCSAP) which was the first of its kind at that time. It was a remarkable document for a number of reasons. Firstly, it was developed entirely by Bangladeshi experts with Bangladesh government’s own funds, rather than by international consultants funded by…
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We are taking us to the verge of destruction
Director of International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) – Internationally renowned environmental and climate change expert and teacher Saleemul Huq. He talked about the impact of climate change and disaster on December 20 with the Prothom Alo. Click here to view the this interview on Prothom Alo . This Interview published on December 25,…