Zomehr Fatima

Zomehr Fatima, a 19-year-old from Lahore, has always been passionate about making a positive impact on her community. With a bachelor’s degree in environmental science from the University of Punjab, she is determined to use her knowledge to create a sustainable future. Zomehr noticed that a local area near a school, clinic, and residential houses was suffering from piles of waste. Neglected by authorities despite repeated complaints, the waste created problems for residents, including difficulty in transportation, limited access to schools, bad smells, and health risks from diseases. The unhealthy environment urgently needed attention. Motivated to make a difference, Zomehr and her team organized a cleaning drives through their YLA project. They focused on an area spanning around one kanal, removing six truckloads of waste. The cleanup made the surroundings cleaner and safer for the community, especially for children and families.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Panel

Sunday 2nd Feb

Empowered Voices : Young Women Leaders in Climate Action

Location: Hall 2 This conversation will be in Urdu and will focus on connecting with young people who generally dont have access to elite spaces where conversations around climate change take place. This panel will be around climate impact and what can be done to change it on an individual level and will specifically geared towards young people. This will be part of the programme that focuses on how to engage with young people around climate, what we can tell them about personal agency as well as how to build these conversations in their communities. The parameters for who is to do this talk are: Individuals advocating for gender equality and women's empowerment. Individuals and groups working on climate change mitigation and adaptation. Individuals who can influence climate policies and allocate resources.Researchers studying climate change, gender studies, and related fields.