Saleemul Huq at a conference on community-based adaptation in Nepal (Photo credit: Stephanie Andrei) Bangladeshi scientist and campaigner Saleemul Huq attended every UN climate summit and championed the cause of developing countries Veteran Bangladeshi climate scientist and campaigner Saleemul Huq died on Sunday at the age of 71. After the think tank he directed announced his death, tributes poured in from …

The climate crisis is one of the greatest threats humankind is facing. It is not gender neutral, so the response cannot be gender neutral either. Rising flood waters all too often affect household work. Climate change is exacerbating existing inequalities. Women and marginalised groups bear the brunt, but get the least support. The climate crisis is causing losses and damages …

In October 2022, Scotland hosted a conference which brought together international representatives and practitioners to articulate best practice and explore innovative new opportunities to mobilise finance for, and address Loss and Damage ahead of COP27. Insights for Accelerating Action on Loss and Damage Issues of climate justice, gender equality and human rights are central to the Scottish Government’s approach to addressing loss and damage …