17/08/2026
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Class 5 of the PCF Climate Action Fellowship 4.0 featured an insightful and engaging session led by Ms. Sidra Riaz, focusing on the causes of climate vulnerability, climate governance, and the critical role of youth in driving climate action.
The session explored why Pakistan remains highly vulnerable to climate change, including the intensification of monsoon rainfall, glacier-related risks, rising global emissions, and the devastating impacts of climate-induced disasters on infrastructure, health, and vulnerable communities.
Fellows were introduced to the concept of climate governance and learned how governments, civil society organizations, UN agencies, academia, donors, and the private sector collectively contribute to shaping climate policies, managing risks, and responding to climate challenges.
The discussion further explored the four levels of climate governanceโglobal, regional, national, and localโand highlighted key global frameworks such as the Paris Agreement and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Fellows also examined Pakistanโs governance structures and the persistent gap between policy development and effective implementation.
A key takeaway from the session was the importance of youth leadership and networking. Fellows were encouraged to build meaningful connections with activists, artists, media platforms, academics, and other stakeholders, recognizing that strong networks can transform individual efforts into powerful collective movements.
Class 5 reinforced that understanding climate vulnerability is only the beginning โ effective governance, stronger implementation, collaboration, and empowered youth leadership are essential to turning climate knowledge into meaningful action.
