Islamabad (GNP) :- Anna Ballance, British High Commission Climate Expert, said that “Young Pakistanis are driving the ideas and energy needed to tackle climate change head on. The UK is investing in their leadership because a resilient, greener Pakistan will be built by this generation — through innovation, community action, and a clear vision for a safer future.”
Young Pakistanis Take the Lead on Climate Action as UK Steps Up Support Pakistan’s next generation of climate leaders took centre stage in Islamabad as the British High Commission and Oxford Policy Management (OPM) convened the Youth Climate Catalysts, a high energy showcase of innovation, diplomacy, and youth led climate solutions.
The event brought together young innovators, experts, and community voices, to support youth leadership for a more climate resilient future. The event is supported by the British High Commission under the UK–Pakistan Green Compact and implemented by OPM.
At the Innovation Souq, young entrepreneurs unveiled climate-tech tools. renewable energy models, circular economy solutions, and AI powered climate applications, offering practical ideas ready for real world adoption.
While presenting her project ezGeyser, Sana Khattak one of the innovators and Co-Founder of ezGeyser Smart Thermostats shared that she works to reduce natural gas and LNG wastage from geysers, helping lower carbon emissions through smarter energy use. She further shared,
“We have been given a platform , an opportunity to showcase our work, people are asking questions, showing interest in our work, youth is inspired which is quite encouraging and it is also helping us to get more contacts and sales, I can see the future of my business aligned with the future of Pakistan.”
Diplomacy Lab immersed participants in a fast paced climate negotiation simulation, giving them the chance to understand the dynamics, tensions, and opportunities that shape global climate outcomes.
“I am here to learn from youth, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination places young talent at the centre for driving the climate actions together” said Aisha Humera Chaudhary, Federal Secretary Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination. She further expressed her feedback, “I am really glad to visit the projects today, It is a moment of pride to see youth taking responsibility and thinking for community oriented solutions. Now its our duty to further nurture these initiatives under supportive polices|”
In Meet the Leader, emerging climate leaders sat down with senior experts for a candid conversation about the future of climate policy, green jobs, and the role of youth in driving national and global change.
Pakistan is among the most climate vulnerable countries. With more than 64% of Pakistanis under 30, the event underscored the urgency, and opportunity of unleashing youth leadership at scale.
Held during Ramadan, the gathering also highlighted climate action as a shared moral responsibility, not just a technical challenge.
