UK–Pakistan Green Compact Promotes Youth Leadership on Climate Change
Islamabad – 13 March, 2026 (Adnan Hameed) : 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 highenergy showcase of innovation, diplomacy, and youthled climate solutions.
The event brought together young innovators, experts, and community voices, to support youth leadership for a more climateresilient 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. renewableenergy models, circulareconomy solutions, and AIpowered climate applications, offering practical ideas ready for realworld 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 fastpaced climate negotiation simulation, giving them the chance to understand the dynamics, tensions, and opportunities that shape global climate outcomes.
Sam Waldock, the UK’s Development Director, said: “Young Pakistanis are driving the ideas and energy needed to tackle climate change headon. 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.”
“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 climatevulnerable 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.
