A delegation of the Progressive Climate Foundation (PCF), Gilgit-Baltistan Chapter, led by Ahabullah Qureshi, met with Samina Bilqees, Project Engineer (Energy Audits), and Yasmin Ansari, Community Engagement Officer at the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH), to discuss opportunities for collaboration on climate action and environmental sustainability in Gilgit-Baltistan.
The meeting focused on climate change and its impacts, environmental protection, disaster risk reduction, sustainable development, climate adaptation, energy efficiency, community engagement and the role of youth in addressing environmental challenges. Representatives of both organisations shared updates on their ongoing initiatives, experiences and institutional priorities. They also explored opportunities for joint awareness campaigns, community-based environmental initiatives, training programmes and capacity-building activities.
Speaking on the occasion, Ahabullah Qureshi said that Gilgit-Baltistan is among the regions particularly vulnerable to climate change and environmental hazards, making institutional partnerships and collective efforts essential to addressing emerging challenges. He emphasised the need for government and non-government organisations, development agencies, local communities and young people to work together through a coordinated approach to climate action.
He further highlighted the important role of youth-led organisations in raising environmental awareness, mobilising local communities and promoting sustainable development.
