Islamabad (Agencies): The British High Commission in Pakistan hosted a closing ceremony to celebrate the achievements of participants in the Chevening Climate Mentorship Scheme. The program connected 25 young climate activists, journalists, and professionals with 11 experienced Chevening alumni working in the climate sector.
Through this initiative, mentees successfully produced podcasts, documentaries, and articles on climate change for major media outlets. They also organized youth climate conferences and events focused on climate negotiations and finance. In addition, they established social media platforms to amplify the voices of women in remote communities affected by climate change.
Participants were further supported in submitting key policy proposals to government departments such as the Ministry of Climate Change. Some were coached to present at COP29, while others launched new climate fellowships and internships to nurture emerging talent in the field.
The mentorship group also attended Chevening’s climate debate series, where prominent Chevening alumni in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad discussed critical topics like green finance, urbanization, and global climate policies.
British High Commissioner Jane Marriott CMG OBE highlighted the importance of mentorship in tackling climate challenges. “Climate change is such a huge challenge that it can be difficult to know how to engage and make a difference. Linking young climate professionals with more experienced experts is a win-win situation: expertise, enthusiasm, and idealism are shared to try and make a difference to help humanity. I’m confident that the connections forged this year will grow and inspire others beyond this beginning,” she said.
The event marked a significant step in fostering collaboration and innovation in Pakistan’s climate action efforts, with lasting impacts expected from the mentorship-driven initiatives.