ISLAMABAD, March 8(Alliance News): The British High Commission in Pakistan hosted a closing ceremony to celebrate the achievements of the Chevening Climate Mentorship Scheme, which connected 25 young climate activists, journalists, and professionals with 11 Chevening alumni working in the climate sector.
Through the mentorship, participants developed podcasts, documentaries, and articles on climate change, organised youth climate conferences, and created social media platforms for women in remote areas to share climate stories.
Additionally, they contributed policy proposals to the Ministry of Climate Change and received coaching for presentations at COP29.
British High Commissioner Jane Marriott CMG OBE praised the initiative, stating:
“Linking young climate professionals with experienced experts is a win-win. Expertise, enthusiasm, and idealism are shared to make a difference in tackling climate change. I am confident these connections will inspire others beyond this beginning.”
Among the mentees, Ahmed Kamal, a university student, created a climate action toolkit for children, which is now being rolled out to Beaconhouse schools nationwide. He shared:
“I wanted to create something that motivates young people to take action on climate change, just as the Chevening Climate Mentorship programme did for me.”
Mentor Sana Munir, a Chevening alumna and freelance journalist, called the experience “transformative,” adding:
“Witnessing the passion and dedication of the group was truly inspiring.”
The programme also featured climate debates in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, bringing together Chevening alumni to discuss key topics like green finance, urbanisation, and COP29.
