Prof Dr Saleemul Huq OBE, director of theInternational Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), has been awarded an honorary degree by Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK for his contribution to the fight against climate change.
Dr Huq was awarded the degree of Doctor of Science in recognition of his global leadership in fighting the impact of climate change on society and for his work to help developing countries and vulnerable communities adapt to the impacts of climate change.
He received the degree during the university’s summer graduation ceremonies, said a press release issued on Saturday.
“I am incredibly honoured to receive the honorary degree from Northumbria University in recognition of my work on tackling climate change. I am pleased that I will continue to collaborate with colleagues at Northumbria University on research to tackle climate change going forward,” Dr Huq said.
One of the most important climate change influencers in the world, Dr Huq holds key positions at major international organizations including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Global Centre on Adaptation.
He has attended every UN Conference of the Parties (COP) summit to lobby governments, politicians and advisors to adopt new policies and sign up to impactful agreements and has contributed to several Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Assessment reports.
He has also been described as “one of the most trusted and respected global commentators on the climate crisis” and was awarded an OBE in this year’s New Year’s Honours List in recognition of his work to combat climate change in Bangladesh and to build climate expertise around the globe.
Each year, Northumbria University awards honorary degrees to prominent personalities in recognition for their achievements, their links to the university and for inspirational qualities.
