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Climate scientist Saleemul Huq no more

By ICCCAD
October 29, 2023
in :  Daily Star Article, News
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Professor Saleemul Huq OBE, a leading global figure in climate change research and policy, passed away in the early hours today, in Dhaka. He was 71. Family sources said he passed away due to a massive cardiac arrest. He is survived by his wife Kashana Huq, son Saqib Huq, and daughter Sadaf Huq. His namaz-e-janaza will be held after Asr …

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Climate Smart Rain Water Harvesting System Inaugurated in Mongla, Promises Inclusive Urban Infrastructure for Informal Settlements

By ICCCAD
August 18, 2023
in :  Blog, Field Visit, News
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In a momentous ceremony held on 31st July, 2023, the Climate Smart Rain Water Harvesting System project was officially inaugurated in Mongla, bringing hope in the form of inclusive urban infrastructure for an informal settlement named Signal Tower Colony. The event witnessed the handover of the project structure to local authorities and marked the commencement of the system’s operational phase. …

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Saleemul Huq appointed to the UN’s Scientific Advisory Board

By ICCCAD
August 4, 2023
in :  News
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Leading global climate expert Prof Dr Saleemul Huq, OBE, has been appointed as one of the external members of a new Scientific Advisory Board of the UN. The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced the creation of the Board on Thursday, according to a UN press release. Saleemul Huq is the director of International Centre for Climate Change and Development …

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LOSS AND DAMAGE RESPONSE FUND

By ICCCAD
April 21, 2023
in :  Activities, Events, News
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With extreme weather events causing loss and damage to societies around the world, the Loss and Damage Fund mandated by the Conference of the Parties of the Climate Change Convention intends to provide financial relief to the most vulnerable. But what should be the focus of the new fund and how can be fund be capitalized? Together with partners, we …

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IUB partners with Sweden for climate action

By ICCCAD
January 24, 2023
in :  News
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Sweden and Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) have launched a four-year partnership to strengthen climate action in Bangladesh, said a press release. Tanweer Hasan, vice chancellor of IUB, and Maria Stridsman, head of cooperation and deputy head of mission of the Embassy of Sweden in Dhaka, yesterday signed the agreement on behalf of the two parties. The project, “Capacity Strengthening of …

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Sweden, IUB launch 4-year partnership to strengthen climate action in Bangladesh

By ICCCAD
January 24, 2023
in :  News, THE BUSINESS STANDARD
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Sweden and Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) have launched a four-year partnership to strengthen climate action in Bangladesh. The Embassy of Sweden in Dhaka and IUB signed the project agreement on Monday (23 January), said a press release. Tanweer Hasan, vice chancellor of IUB, and Maria Stridsman, head of cooperation and deputy head of mission of the Embassy of Sweden in …

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Year end 2022 message from Prof Saleemul Huq

By ICCCAD
January 2, 2023
in :  News
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Recap 2022 and New year’s greetings from Prof Saleemul Huq.

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Prof Saleemul Huq named one of Nature’s 10 people who helped shape science in 2022

By ICCCAD
December 16, 2022
in :  News, Newspaper and magazine articles, THE BUSINESS STANDARD
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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 of the world’s top science …

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‘It is not easy, but one cannot give up’

By ICCCAD
December 15, 2022
in :  News, Opinion, Publications
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A conversation from COP27 on inclusive locally led adaptation. When it comes to climate change adaptation in affected communities, top-down approaches where international- and national-level decision-makers drive interventions do not work. In recognition of this, efforts to promote locally led adaptation (LLA) have been growing steadily and in August 2022, over 100 organisations endorsed eight core principles to strengthen the …

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What Bangladesh Can Teach the World About Talking About Climate Change

By ICCCAD
October 26, 2022
in :  Dr Saleemul Huq Media, News, Opinion
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The lights are out here in my home city of Dhaka as I write these words. Cyclone Sitrang has knocked out the electricity in Bangladesh’s capital, plunging much of this city of 22 million people into darkness. But one thing we Bangladeshis are not in the dark about is climate change. We understand that overheating the planet has made cyclones—or hurricanes, as …

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