Karachi, Pakistan – 17 th January, 2025: The NED University of Engineering and Technology organized
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 Council General, Mr. Cemal Sangu, emphasized on
strengthening collaborative efforts to address the issue of Climate Change. Pro Vice Chancellor, 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.
Chief Marketing Officer of Dawlance, Syed Hasan Jameel, expressed, “At Dawlance, we are proud to
partner with NED University for CLIMATECH-2025, as we believe that innovation and sustainability go
hand in hand. Through initiatives like this, we aim to drive meaningful change and contribute to the
global effort in combating climate change. Our commitment to sustainable practices reflects our
dedication to a greener and more resilient future."
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
the 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.
The conference featured multiple keynote speeches from leading researchers and industrial experts,
knowledge session on ‘advancing the circular economy in Pakistan’, panel discussion on ‘stakeholder
engagement for climate change, technical session 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 the climate problems. The
technological advancement 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 environmentalist 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.
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