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title: 'Pakistan’s Green Future Rests on Youth Leadership, Says UK Climate Expert'
url: 'https://thediplomaticinsight.com/pakistans-green-future-rests-youth-leadership/'
author: 'Sohail Majeed'
date: '2026-03-13T14:09:25+05:00'
categories:
  - 'Environment & Climate'
---

# Pakistan’s Green Future Rests on Youth Leadership, Says UK Climate Expert

** Islamabad (TDI):** Young Pakistanis are emerging as key drivers in the fight against climate change, Anna Ballance, Climate Expert at the British High Commission said on Friday.

Speaking at the Youth Climate Catalysts event in Islamabad, she said, “The UK is investing in their leadership because a resilient, greener Pakistan will be built by this generation, through innovation, community action, and a clear vision for a safer future.”

The event, held under the UK–Pakistan Green Compact and implemented by Oxford Policy Management, brought together young innovators, experts, and community voices to showcase youth-led climate solutions and foster leadership for a climate-resilient Pakistan.

At the Innovation Souq, young entrepreneurs unveiled climate-tech tools, renewable energy models, circular economy solutions, and AI powered climate applications, offering practical ideas ready for real world adoption.

![Youth Leadership](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/wp-content/uploads/pp2-300x159.jpg)

While presenting her project ezGeyser, Sana Khattak, one of the innovators and Co-Founder of ezGeyser Smart Thermostats, shared that she works to reduce natural gas and LNG wastage from geysers, helping lower carbon emissions through smarter energy use.

**Read More: [Young Pakistani Innovators Present Climate Solutions at UK High Commission Event](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/young-pak-innovators-climate-solutions-uk-hc/)**

She further shared, “We have been given a platform , an opportunity to showcase our work, people are asking questions, showing interest in our work, youth is inspired which is quite encouraging and it is also helping us to get  more contacts and sales, I can see the future of my business aligned with the future of Pakistan.”

Diplomacy Lab immersed participants in a fast paced climate negotiation simulation, giving them the chance to understand the dynamics, tensions, and opportunities that shape global climate outcomes.

Anna Ballance, the British High Commission Climate Expert, said that “Young Pakistanis are driving the ideas and energy needed to tackle climate change head on. The UK is investing in their leadership because a resilient, greener Pakistan will be built by this generation, through innovation, community action, and a clear vision for a safer future.”

“I am here to learn from youth, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination places young talent at the centre for driving the climate actions together” said Aisha Humera Chaudhary, Federal Secretary, Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination. She further expressed her feedback, “I am really glad to visit the projects today, It is a moment of pride to see youth taking responsibility and thinking for community oriented solutions. Now its our duty to further nurture these initiatives under supportive polices.”

**Read More: [Pakistan, Sweden Explore Climate Cooperation](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/pakistan-sweden-explore-climate-cooperation/)**

In Meet the Leader, emerging climate leaders sat down with senior experts   for a candid conversation about the future of climate policy, green jobs, and the role of youth in driving national and global change.

Pakistan is among the most climate vulnerable countries. With more than 64% of Pakistanis under 30, the event underscored the urgency, and opportunity of unleashing youth leadership at scale.

The gathering also highlighted climate action as a shared moral responsibility, not just a technical challenge.