‘Integrating sustainability, climate change topics into curriculum’
The NED University of Engineering and Technology organized the 2nd International Conference on Technology Driven Climate Action – 2025 (CLIMATECH 2025) on January 16 and 17, 2025. This two-day conference was organized in partnership with Dawlance and REON Energy.
During his talk, the Chief Guest, Turkish Consul General Mr. Cemal Sangu, emphasized strengthening collaborative efforts to address the issue of climate change. Pro Vice Chancellor of NED University, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tufail, mentioned that NED University is playing its part by actively promoting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a keen focus on clean energy, sustainable cities, and climate action.
NED University integrates sustainability and climate change topics into the curriculum and encourages projects focused on environmental sustainability. The university also engages with the local community to raise awareness about climate change and promote sustainable practices.
Conference Chair, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Imran Aslam, mentioned that CLIMATECH 2025 is an initiative that aims to bring together experts, policymakers, stakeholders, researchers, and students to address climate issues.
Conference Co-Chair, Dr. Irfan Ahmed, expressed that CLIMATECH 2025 comes at a critical juncture as we face the increasingly urgent challenge of climate change, which poses significant risks to our ecosystems, economies, and societies. Conference Secretary, Dr. Hira Mariam, mentioned that CLIMATECH 2025 is our initiative to elaborate on how pivotal the role of our engineering fraternity is in addressing climate-related challenges through technological advancements, innovative solutions, and sustainable practices.
The conference featured multiple keynote speeches from leading researchers and industry experts, a knowledge session on ‘Advancing the Circular Economy in Pakistan’, a panel discussion on ‘Stakeholder Engagement for Climate Change’, and technical sessions on ‘Agriculture and Water Management’, ‘Green Economy and Sustainability’, and ‘Emerging Solutions for Climate Action’. In addition, a sustainability hackathon was arranged by Dawlance during the conference.
Conference speakers presented innovative solutions to tackle climate problems. Technological advancements can be utilized to monitor and control the factors affecting our environment. By fostering collaboration among various stakeholders, industry experts, and academia, we can significantly contribute to achieving climate resilience and environmental sustainability.
CLIMATECH 2025 serves as a global platform to bring together leading scientists, researchers, policymakers, industry experts, and environmentalists to address one of the most pressing challenges of our time: climate change, with innovative technologies for sustainable climate solutions. It emphasizes the critical role of cutting-edge technologies in shaping a sustainable future. — PR
