Leon Sealey-Huggins

Leon Sealey-Huggins is a seasoned academic and activist specializing in global sustainable development and climate justice. Currently serving as a Senior Campaigner for Global Climate Justice and Just Transition at War on Want since September 2023, Leon previously held the position of Assistant Professor in Global Sustainable Development at the University of Warwick from August 2015. Leon played a pivotal role in launching the Global Sustainable Development program in 2016 and has extensive teaching and research experience, evidenced by a strong publishing record with over 30 authored articles. Prior roles include Lead Researcher at Breathe - Community Organising for Climate Justice and Lecturer at the University of Leeds. Leon holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Leeds, focusing on climate change responses in the Caribbean, alongside a master's degree and a bachelor's degree from the same institution. Additionally, Leon participated in an Erasmus exchange program at Københavns Universitet, enhancing international academic engagement.