Karachi is set to host Pakistan’s first-ever activist-led Climate Week (CWK 2026) from January 29 to February 4, 2026, organized by the Climate Action Centre Karachi (CACK).
The week-long event aims to engage citizens in a citywide movement, addressing pressing environmental challenges and promoting climate justice.
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The theme “Tides of Tomorrow” focuses on the River Indus, Pakistan’s ecological and cultural lifeline.
From the northern glaciers to the delta at the Arabian Sea, the river shapes Pakistan’s landscapes, economy, and culture.
Karachi, located at the river’s delta, faces climate threats such as rising sea levels, flooding, salinity intrusion, and extreme heat.
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CWK 2026 aims to highlight these issues and explore practical solutions through workshops, panel discussions, and community projects.
The event features 36 events, including 18 panels and 18 workshops, with over 120 panelists and experts, and 50 partner organizations and government departments.
The program spans diverse topics including energy transition, urban innovation, climate journalism, environmental governance, sustainable architecture, flood management, and community-led solutions.
CWK 2026 Sessions Schedule
Panels & Sessions
| Date | Panel / Session | Time | Venue | Partner Organization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 30 Jan | Pakistani Farmers’ Case for Reparations in Germany: Floods 2022 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | PMA House | National Trade Union Federation |
| Fri, 30 Jan | Nature and Religion | 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM | Habib University Library | Urdu Dictionary Board |
| Fri, 30 Jan | Zero Waste – From Crisis to Circular Solutions | 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM | TMC Saddar Auditorium | Irverde |
| Sat, 31 Jan | Decentralizing Climate Action: Unlocking Local Governments’ Role in Climate Finance | 10:00 AM – 02:00 PM | VC Room, IBA City Campus | CBER – IBA |
| Sat, 31 Jan | The Search for International Justice: Extraction & Migration | 05:00 PM – 07:00 PM | Zoom – Online | Rutgers University |
| Sat, 31 Jan | Climate & Urban Innovation | 11:00 AM – 04:00 PM | The Hive – LuckyOne | The Rocket Guy Space |
| Sun, 1 Feb | Climate Justice Stories: From Lived Experience to Collective Action | 12:00 PM – 02:00 PM | Zoom – Online | Climate Action Center |
| Sun, 1 Feb | Art in the Anthropocene: Beyond Crisis Narratives | 05:00 PM – 07:00 PM | Khaliqdina Hall | Climate Action Center |
| Mon, 2 Feb | Climate Journalism | 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM | Center of Journalism – IBA | CEJ-IBA |
| Mon, 2 Feb | Governance, Environment & Climate | 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM | Climate Action Center | Karachi CAC-Transparency |
| Mon, 2 Feb | Extreme Heat | 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM | Karachi Urban Lab – IBA | Karachi Urban Lab – IBA |
| Mon, 2 Feb | Climate Architecture | 11:00 AM – 01:00 PM | University of Karachi | ADA |
| Mon, 2 Feb | Karachi Climate Action Plan (KCAP) | 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM | Smart Room – NED City Campus | The Knowledge Forum |
| Tue, 3 Feb | Drainage and Flooding | 10:00 AM – 01:30 PM | KWSC | Climate Action Center |
| Tue, 3 Feb | Rights of the Indus River | 10:00 AM – 01:30 PM | Seminar Hall – NED City Campus | Green Chamber CAC |
| Tue, 3 Feb | Sanitation Workers | 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM | Pakistan Medical Association Urban Resource Center | Urban Resource Center |
| Wed, 4 Feb | Thar Coal – Water, Community & Environment | 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM | Arts Council Pakistan | CSSP |
| Wed, 4 Feb | Minigrids & Community | 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM | Arts Council Pakistan | Climate Action Center |
Workshops
| Date | Workshop | Time | Venue | Partner / Organization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 29 Jan | Environmental and Climate Change Journalism – Day 1 | 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM | Center of Journalism – IBA | CEJ-IBA |
| Fri, 30 Jan | Climate Governance and Social Accountability | 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM | Bahria University | Transparency International |
| Fri, 30 Jan | Environmental and Climate Change Journalism – Day 2 | 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM | Center of Journalism – IBA | CEJ-IBA |
| Sat, 31 Jan | Floodlight Hackathon | 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM | National Incubation Center | Code for Pakistan |
| Sat, 31 Jan | Bicycling Workshop | TBA | Rana Liaquat Craftsmen Colony | Pink Riders |
| Sat, 31 Jan | The Circle of Learning and Action – Day 1 | 12:00 PM – 04:00 PM | Climate Action Center | Parindey |
| Sun, 1 Feb | The Circle of Learning and Action – Day 2 | 12:00 PM – 04:00 PM | Climate Action Center | Parindey |
| Sun, 1 Feb | Prints for Climate | 12:30 PM – 02:30 PM | Khaliqdina Hall | Climate Action Center |
| Sun, 1 Feb | Ethics to Action: Designing Faith-Based Climate Initiatives | 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM | Center for Arts and Wellness | Climate Forward Pakistan |
| Sun, 1 Feb | Mangroves as Guardian | 02:30 PM – 04:00 PM | Khaliqdina Hall | Shah Mehran |
| Sun, 1 Feb | Junk to Gems | 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM | Center for Arts and Wellness | Daastan Crafts |
| Mon, 2 Feb | If Karachi Had One Climate Meeting – I | 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM | Habib University H-503 | Habib University |
| Mon, 2 Feb | Denim Drama | 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM | Center for Arts and Wellness | Earthy Denim |
| Mon, 2 Feb | Zine Making – KG | 02:00 AM – 05:00 PM | Habib Library | Kitab Ghar |
| Mon, 2 Feb | If Karachi Had One Climate Meeting – II | 04:00 PM – 05:15 PM | IDEAL Lab – HU | Habib University |
| Tue, 3 Feb | Nourish: Seeds of Change | 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM | National Incubation Center | Alfaaz Online Learning |
| Tue, 3 Feb | Blank Canvas | 12:00 PM – 03:00 PM | Center for Arts and Wellness | Center for Arts and Wellness |
| Tue, 3 Feb | Arts-based Dialogue Highlighting Climate Justice & Cross-Movement Solidarity | 03:00 PM – 06:00 PM | Kitab Ghar | Center for Social Innovation in Developing Countries |
| Tue, 3 Feb | Trash to Treasure | 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM | Center for Arts and Wellness | Center for Arts and Wellness |
| Tue, 3 Feb | As Above, So Below: Embodying Earth and the Elements | 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM | Center for Arts and Wellness | Adeena Sabir |
The Climate Action Centre Karachi invites all citizens to participate in the movement. Events are planned across various public venues to maximize community involvement.
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With this detailed schedule, CWK 2026 promises to be a landmark event for climate activism in Pakistan, offering knowledge, skills, and actionable insights for citizens, professionals, and communities across Karachi.
