Empowering Students for Climate Action: University of Turbat Hosts Awareness Session with UNICEF, and Government of Balochistan
Posted on 05 Nov, 2026 - Published by
The University of Turbat, in collaboration with UNICEF and the Government of Balochistan, organized an awareness session on climate change on November 4, 2026. The session was hosted by various student clubs and societies, including the Green Youth Movement Club of the university.
Keynote speakers Dr. Hameed Baloch and Dr. Aziz Ahmed of Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences, Mr. Faraz Gichki, UNICEF Provincial Field Coordinator for Social and Behavior Change and Dr. Haneef Ur Rehman, Dean of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and IT, emphasized the role of youth in climate action and the adoption of eco-friendly practices. Faculty members Dr. Abdul Qayyum, Dr. Ghulam Jan and Ms. Samina Faqeer also addressed the participants. The session aimed to raise awareness and empower students to address water mismanagement, deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions. It also covered the causes of climate change, ways to prevent it, and its effects on the environment and daily life. The event concluded with a quiz segment and the distribution of prizes among the winners.
According to the university spokesperson, the keynote speakers met Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Gul Hasan after the session. He praised the organizers for arranging such a productive event. He said that the University of Turbat is committed to its national responsibilities and to contributing to climate action by engaging students through its clubs and societies.
