A photo exhibition titled "Art for Climate Change" at Frere Hall has brought attention to the significant impact of climate change on society, with underlying message for citizens to prioritise plantation initiatives.
The exhibition, a collaborative effort of Climate Hub Forum and Majmua Art Gallery, was hosted on the lawns of Frere Hall, showcasing paintings by local artists. The event also featured the screening of "The Perfect Shot Antarctica," a documentary by renowned filmmaker Habib Paracha, selected by the United Nations for the World Environment Conference COP28. The documentary highlighted the unusual events resulting from climate change.
Jamal Sangu, Turkish Consul General Karachi, participated in the event and commended the organisers for their efforts.
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Chairperson of Climate Hub Forum, Erum Khan, emphasised that the adverse conditions, including unusual rains and floods in Sindh and other districts of Pakistan in 2022, were direct consequences of climate change. She proposed the inclusion of a mandatory five-minute awareness session about climate change in all theme-based events in the city.
Aamir Sadozai, co-founder of Climate Hub Forum, stressed that the event was not merely a gathering but a diplomatic initiative to amplify Pakistan's voice in global climate negotiations, particularly in the United Nations climate efforts and COP29. Sadozai aims to foster partnerships and position Pakistan strategically on the global stage against climate change.
Addressing the audience, speakers highlighted the alarming practice of cutting trees due to haphazard constructions and electric wires. They advocated for the relocation of trees instead of their indiscriminate removal.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 22nd, 2024.
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