Pakistan’s vulnerability to climate change discussed

Islamabad:A symposium held at the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) on Wednesday addressed Pakistan’s vulnerability to climate change and the urgent need to educate citizens, especially the youth, on its impact and mitigation strategies.

The Institute of Rural Management (IRM), in collaboration with the Human Resource Development Network (HRDN) and the Rural Support Programme Network (RSPN), hosted a symposium titled Climate Education: Educate, Advocate, and Act. The event convened a diverse audience, including government officials, professors, professionals, students, and community members.

It shed light on Pakistan’s vulnerability to the global impact of climate change and the imperative to educate citizens, particularly the youth, about its implications and mitigation strategies.

Esteemed panelists, including Dr. Roomi S. Hayat (CEO, IRM, and Chairperson, IUCN-PNC), Dr. Tariq Cheema (Executive Country Representative of Pakistan and Afghanistan from ALIGHT), Dr. Zafar Iqbal (Dean, Social Sciences Department, IIUI), Dr. Noor Fatima (Chairperson, IR & Political Sciences Department, IIUI), and Dr. Ghulam Ali (Chairman, IBCC, Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training), engaged in thought-provoking discussion and deliberation and apprised the audience. The event was successfully moderated by Haseeb Khan (Officer Climate & Energy, WWF Pakistan).