Mrs Robinson received the honour during Strathclyde Law School’s summer graduation ceremony, in recognition of her lifetime commitment to defending the rights of marginalised communities and championing ethical responses to global climate challenges.

Throughout her impressive career, Mrs Robinson has positioned climate justice as a core human rights issue, emphasising the disproportionate impacts of environmental degradation on vulnerable populations.

As a former United Nations high commissioner for human rights and a founding member and past chair of The Elders, she continues to advocate for bold, inclusive solutions to global inequality.

Stuart Kelly, deputy head of Strathclyde Law School, said: “Mary Robinson exemplifies what it means to be a courageous and principled leader.

“Her dedication to human rights and her unwavering voice for climate justice resonate deeply with our mission at Strathclyde as a socially progressive institution.”