Role of youth stressed to tackle climate challenges
A boat stranded on the shore of Thatta after a flood. As a consequence of climate change, frequency of floods has increased, forcing entire communities living in the coastal areas to uproot themselves. After every devastation, fishermen, along with their meagre belongings are left with little choice to move elsewhere in search of livelihood. PHOTO: JAHANZEB TAHIR (@jt76007)
The four-day Youth Leadership for Climate Change workshop, commenced on June 24 at the Makli Ghunghat Khana in Thatta, brought together young climate leaders to address climate adaptation and environmental sustainability actions. The event organised by Sindh Community Foundation (SCF) under the Pakistan Youth Leadership Initiative (PYLI) and supported by the British Council Pakistan, sees participation from 34 young leaders including 11 young females, engaged in intensive sessions focusing on climate resilience, local adaptation strategies, and youth leadership development.
Key feature of the event was the Youth-Led Action (YLA) Showcasing Event, where trained youth from earlier PYLI cycles presented their community-based climate models through interactive booths and discussions.
On the third day of training a high-level delegation from the British Council including Helen Silvester, Regional Director, and James Hampson, Country Director Pakistan observed the ongoing training and interacted with youth climate leaders. The event was also attended by youth from climate-vulnerable coastal regions.