Day two of Climate Week Karachi 2026 featured critical climate conversations unfolding across multiple venues in the city, including the Climate Action Center, Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Habib University, Bahria University, and the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) House.
The day began at the Climate Action Center with the panel “Nature in the City”, where experts highlighted the rapid loss of biodiversity and green spaces in Karachi. Speakers emphasized the urgent need to integrate nature-based solutions into urban planning to enhance climate resilience and improve livability in the city.
At Habib University, Dr. Ahsan Iqbal presented the Greater Karachi Regional Plan, addressing the question “How can Karachi transform?” The session focused on long-term, climate-sensitive urban development strategies, outlining a vision for Karachi’s growth over the next 25 years.
In parallel, a workshop on social accountability and climate governance was held at Bahria University, organized by Transparency International. The workshop engaged 50 students in interactive discussions on the role of transparency, civic engagement, and local governance in advancing climate action.
Meanwhile, the Green Journalism Workshop concluded at IBA’s Centre for Excellence in Journalism (CEJ) under the umbrella of Climate Week Karachi 2026. The workshop created a powerful learning space focused on climate reporting and impactful storytelling, bringing together practicing and aspiring journalists from diverse backgrounds to strengthen reporting on climate issues and stories that matter.
The day also featured a landmark session held at PMA House (venue) on the climate cost case filed by 39 Pakistani farmers against two German companies. The session was organized by the National Trade Union Federation (NTUF) and was moderated by Nasir Mansoor. Panelists included Abdul Khalid Laghari, Inayatullah Laghari, Gul Hassan Babar, Zehra Khan, and Dr. Sonke.
Farmers shared firsthand accounts of climate-induced losses to livelihoods, crops, and security, underscoring the disproportionate impacts of climate change on communities in the global South.
“This case is not just about Pakistan; it’s about holding the world’s largest polluters accountable for the damages they cause across borders,” said Zehra Khan.
Abdul Khalid Laghari added, “For years, our communities have faced loss of crops, income, and basic security due to climate-related disasters. This lawsuit is a step towards recognition and restitution.”
Climate Week Karachi 2026 continues tomorrow with panels on climate finance, green urban innovation, ecological change, and international justice and migration, alongside workshops on empowering women to cycle and addressing the environmental health of the Indus River, the lifeline of Sindh.
