The April 16 Hailstorm in Islamabad: A Climate Crisis Fuelled by Urbanization and Ecological Neglect
By: Nouman Alam Date: 18/04/2025 Islamabad, established in 1960, is a modern and planned city compared to other urban centres of Pakistan. Since replacing Karachi as the capital in 1963, Islamabad has grown rapidly, situated at the base of the Margalla Hills on the Potohar Plateau between 457 and 610 meters above sea level. Once […]
Pakistan at the Frontline of Climate Change: A Crisis in Education and Beyond
By Mah Noor and Nouman Alam Pakistan at the Frontline of Climate Change: A Crisis in Education and Beyond Pakistan is now faced with a painful reality rather than theoretical climatic predictions. Devastating floods, intense heat waves, smog, and unstable economies have made the nation a hot spot for climate calamities. Pakistan was the nation […]
Climate Class Connection: Empowering Youth for Climate Resilience and Leadership in Pakistan.
By Nouman Alam Nouman’s Journey: A Personal Reflection Back in 2004, my hometown, Kaka Khel in Lakki Marwat, Pakistan, was hit by severe floods due to extreme rainfall. The devastation was widespread—houses collapsed, crops were destroyed, roads became inaccessible, and water sources were polluted. However, beyond the physical destruction, the biggest loss for my family […]