Prof Huq has dedicated his professional life to helping developing countries and vulnerable communities adapt to the impacts of climate change. His scientific research, at leading universities and centres of excellence in the UK and in Bangladesh, has informed international policy on climate change for over 35 years. Accepting his OBE, Prof Huq said it…

His scientific research in the UK and Bangladesh has informed international policy on climate change for over 35 years The United Kingdom (UK) has awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) honour to Prof Saleemul Huq for his work to combat climate change in Bangladesh and build climate expertise in Bangladesh,…

IIED director Andrew Norton has hailed Saleemul Huq as a “tireless climate justice champion” after he was awarded an OBE by the Queen in the New Year’s Honours List for his services to combating international climate change. The honour was awarded in recognition of his work to build climate expertise in Bangladesh, the UK and…