Geography professors honoured for outstanding achievements

Two of Durham University's geographers are honoured for their outstanding achievements by the Royal Geographical Society (RGS) today, 5 June 2017. Professor Harriet Bulkeley is being awarded the Back Award for her contributions to the shaping of international policy on climate change and Professor David Evans is being awarded the Busk Medal for excellence and originality in the study of glacial landscapes and empowering the next generation. Cities and Climate Change Professor Bulkeley's research is focused on the way cities can respond to climate change, and her work has ensured that this important issue is now an integral part of the international climate policy agenda. In addition to her influential work with international agencies such as the World Bank and the United Nations, Professor Bulkeley has worked with the UK government. She served on the Social Science Advisory Group for the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) and the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) from 2012 to 2016 advising on national energy, climate change and environmental policy development. Professor Bulkeley said of her award: "The award means a great deal to me. Having worked in the field of climate politics for twenty years, I know what a difficult challenge it can be.