Pakistan Sustainable Week 2025 Highlights Urgent Climate Action and Green Innovation
Muhammad Naeem:
Islamabad: The Pakistan Sustainable Week 2025 concluded at the Lahore Expo Centre on Sunday, after a week of interactive exhibitions, green tech showcases, and powerful conversations on climate resilience, sustainable development, and environmental innovation.
Organized by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination in collaboration with local and international partners, the event brought together policymakers, businesses, climate experts, students, and civil society to spotlight the urgent environmental challenges facing Pakistan—and the local solutions emerging in response.
The week featured over 150 activities, including sustainability talks, clean energy product launches, educational workshops, and hands-on green initiatives like tree plantations, waste segregation demos, and solar energy installations.
In her keynote address, Federal Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman warned that Pakistan is already at the frontline of climate disasters. “The floods of 2022 were a wake-up call. Sustainable practices are no longer a luxury—they are a survival strategy,” she told attendees.
The Green Innovation Expo, one of the most visited parts of the event, showcased startups and tech companies working in renewable energy, eco-friendly packaging, water conservation, and urban agriculture. From solar-powered water purifiers to compostable cutlery and energy-efficient housing models, the expo gave visitors a hands-on look at practical green solutions being developed locally.
“This is a turning point,” said Ali Kazmi, a young engineer demonstrating a prototype of a smart irrigation system. “People are no longer just talking about climate—they want tools, tech, and action.”
Workshops throughout the week covered a wide range of topics including sustainable fashion, circular economy practices, plastic alternatives, climate education, and green finance. Students from universities in Lahore, Faisalabad, and beyond packed sessions on how to become climate advocates in their own communities.
Organizers also engaged the public with interactive art installations, documentary screenings, and youth-led panel discussions. One of the highlights was a children’s climate parade held on the final day, where schoolchildren marched with placards calling for a greener future.
The week ended with a “Sustainability Pledge Ceremony”, where businesses, NGOs, and institutions signed on to climate goals, including reducing plastic use, increasing renewable energy adoption, and investing in community awareness programs.
With a strong turnout and clear public enthusiasm, the Ministry announced that Pakistan Sustainable Week 2026 will expand to multiple cities, with Lahore remaining a key hub.
