'Giant in the climate movement': Tributes flow for renowned scientist and climate justice champion Saleemul Huq

Michael Holder
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Saleemul Huq pictured in 2022 | Credit: IIED
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Saleemul Huq pictured in 2022 | Credit: IIED

Leading climate figures mourn loss of esteemed scientist who played instrumental role in pushing adaptation and Loss and Damage up the COP agenda

Tributes have today poured in from around the world for Professor Saleemul Huq, the renowned climate scientist, former lead IPCC author, and passionate advocate for climate-vulnerable countries, who has...

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