Profile

Biography

Dr Gary Haq is a Senior Research Associate at SEI York where he undertakes research on ethical living, behavioural change and urban environment issues.

Gary has worked with the media to engage the public in discussion and debate of climate change issues and ethical living. He is involved in exploring different methods of communicating green issues and fostering attitudinal and behavioural change, especially with regard to personal travel.

He regularly appears in the media and has been on BBC One O’ Clock News, BBC News 24 and has appeared on BBC Radio 4′s The Today Programme, Costing the Earth, You and Yours. He regularly writes for the Yorkshire’s National Newspaper The Yorkshire Post.

Career

He holds a Diploma in Economics, a PhD in Transport and Environment, an MSc in Environmental Impact Assessment and a BSc (Hons) in Human Ecology.

Research

Overview

Gary has extensive experience of roleing policies issues related to improving urban air quality in both Africa and Asia. He has worked with a number of international organizations such as the Asian Development Bank, World Health Organization, World Bank and United Nations Environment Programme.

Current projects

• Regional Air Pollution In Developing Countries (RAPIDC)
• Air Pollution Information Network for Africa
• Air pollution in the megacities of Asia (APMA)
• Climate change in Yorkshire & Humber
• Aviation and sustainable development
• Climate Talk
• Intelligent Travel
• Vision Zero
• Foundation course on Air Quality Management in Asia
• Clean Development Mechanisms and urban air pollution (CURB-AIR)
• York Green Streets Challenge

Publications

External activities