The climate community will likely know famous climate scientists & advocate Dr Saleemul Huq, who passed away few months ago. Documentaries that contained interviews with him were part of my keynote lecture at the Royal Geographical Society last week. Video of my talk is here:
There is a systemic devaluation of expertise from the Global South when it comes to climate change, ecological devastations, critiques of colonial capitalism, imperialism. My talk integrated interviews of various experts, scientists, activists & Indigenous scholars alongside my analysis. Take a look
I was fortunate enough to have a 1-to-1 email correspondence with Dr. Huq. I was shocked to learn of his departure, and knew the world had lost a treasure. Thanks to all who are keeping his memory and his work alive.