Tag: Prof Saleemul Huq
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UAE president honours Prof Saleemul Huq, others
United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan yesterday bestowed the First Class Order of Zayed II on several global dignitaries including late Bangladeshi Professor Saleemul Huq in recognition of their contributions to the success of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) hosted by…
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Why Bangladesh is running out of options in the face of extreme weather
The south Asian country is a world leader in climate adaptation, but without more funding the country will struggle to protect its people, a report warns As far back as she can remember, Shahanaz Ali has been running from cyclones. “Moving constantly from one place to another is exhausting,” says Ali. “Nowhere feels like home.”…
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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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Prof Saleemul Huq named one of Nature’s 10 people who helped shape science in 2022
Bangladeshi scientist Professor Saleemul Huq has made it to the coveted list of people who helped shape the biggest science stories of 2022. Saleemul Huq, a climate researcher, has been recognised for his role in forcing wealthy countries to pay for the losses and damages from climate change. The list prepared by Nature – one…
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Prof Saleemul Huq 4th among world’s top 20 ‘Climate Change Influencers’
Bangladeshi scientist Prof Saleemul Huq has made it to the coveted list of global climate change influencers. Prof Huq is the director of the International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) at Independent University, Bangladesh. He has, in fact, been ranked fourth among the world’s top 20 ‘Climate Change Influencers’ by UK-based online…