Rising Stars: ClimateAction Youth Activists Leading Change in Pakistan

For Pakistan’s youth, climate change is a reality, not a distant threat. Young activists are stepping up, leading grassroots movements, educating communities, and demanding accountability.

Didar Ali: Climate Awareness in Gilgit-Baltistan

Didar Ali witnessed the devastating impact of the 2010 floods in his village in Ghizer, disrupting weather patterns and livelihoods. Frustrated by misinformation, he joined Booni Environmental Academy (BEA) and Climate Forward Pakistan (CFP) to educate youth. He co-organized a climate summit in Chitral and represented Pakistan at COP29, advocating for indigenous communities’ inclusion in policymaking.

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Zainab Waheed: Journalism as a Tool for Change

Zainab started writing about climate issues at 13 after seeing her Abbottabad community struggle with water shortages. Now a climate journalist, she educates female madressah students, ensuring they understand climate risks. As a Pakistan National Youth Council member, she pushes for youth representation in policy discussions. Her work has gained global recognition, earning her speaking invitations from Global Citizen and the Ford Foundation.

Rohana Khattak: Changing Climate Narratives

Rohana coined the term “oblivionaire” to describe billionaires ignoring inequality. She works with Youth Climate Activists Pakistan (YCAPK) to assess climate education gaps and develop workshops for students.

Hania Imran: From Courts to Activism

Hania co-founded YCAPK and filed a court case demanding air pollution control in Islamabad. She uses social media to push for consistent climate action.

These activists are shaping Pakistan’s climate future. As Zainab Waheed says, “We don’t just need awareness. We need accountability.”