IRADA

08/06/2026

Applications are now officially open for the prestigious COP31 Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP) Reporting Fellowship 2026, an internationally

26/05/2026

“In a country already facing heatwaves, floods, rising temperatures, and polluted air, false climate narratives don’t just confuse people, they delay awareness, response, and action.

That’s why iVerify Pakistan, with support from Irada and IMS, has launched a dedicated climate fact-checking initiative focused on the claims shaping Pakistan’s climate conversation online, from floods and heatwaves to pollution, forecasts, and climate science.

Follow along as we separate fact from fiction, one claim at a time: https://www.iverifypakistan.com/climate

iVerify Pakistan | IRADA |Misinformation | Climate Change | Climate News | Fact-check”

12/05/2026

Enhancing Green Skills to Support Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Actions

IRADA - Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) workshop in Peshawar for journalists to: equipping them with learning about climate science and climate governance; providing contextualized awareness of local measures on climate mitigation and adaptation; and teaching them about climate journalism and climate reporting in the digital age.

The workshop was organised with the support of SDPI under its Danish Embassy funded project on “Shaping Pakistan’s Climate Prosperity Plan to Advance Inclusive and Equitable Development in Pakistan.’

11/05/2026

“There is a need to review and reform existing institutional and constitutional frameworks governing journalists unions to enable more participation and greater role of women journalists in the unions and at the leadership positions”.

This was unanimously agreed upon by the participants of IRADA’s regional meeting with representatives of regional unions of journalists and senior female journalists in Peshawar last week.

The meeting was organised with the support of Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI).

05/05/2026

With Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI)! 🎉

03/05/2026

28/04/2026

Pictures from second orientation workshop in Lahore on “Enhancing Adaptation and Mitigation Actions Through Climate-Smart Communications” for journalists. Ms Neelam Pari of SDPI discussed the concepts of Climate Science as well as issues of Climate Policy and Governance. Dr Shafiq Kamboh explained various aspects of Climate Communication and Climate Reporting. The event was organised with the support of Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) through its project funded by Danish Embassy in Pakistan, “Shaping Pakistan’s Climate Prosperity Plan to Advance Inclusive and Equitable Development.”

27/04/2026

Across Pakistan, gaps in policy implementation and public service delivery continue to impact how people live, work, and access essential resources.

Stories like this highlight how individuals navigate these challenges, often relying on informal solutions where formal systems fall short.

Journalism plays a critical role in documenting these realities and bringing them into public conversation.

🔗 Read the full story:�https://share.google/ICZ0J4N5ajrjamyVU

27/04/2026

Across Pakistan, gaps in policy implementation and public service delivery continue to impact how people live, work, and access essential resources.

Stories like this highlight how individuals navigate these challenges, often relying on informal solutions where formal systems fall short.

Journalism plays a critical role in documenting these realities and bringing them into public conversation.
🔗 Read the full story:�https://share.google/ICZ0J4N5ajrjamyVU

This activity was supported by IMS (International Media Support)

27/04/2026

Preventive medicine focuses on stopping illness before it starts, through awareness, early detection, and lifestyle changes. It has the potential to significantly reduce pressure on healthcare systems while improving long-term health outcomes.

In Pakistan, where healthcare remains largely reactive, this shift could mean fewer hospital visits, lower costs, and healthier communities overall.

🔗 Read the full story:�https://dailytimes.com.pk/1468713/can-preventive-medicine-keep-pakistanis-healthier-and-at-home/

This activity was supported by IMS (International Media Support)