Content Courtesy: Pakistan Youth Climate Network

History

Pakistan Youth Climate Network is an initiative undertaken by students and young professionals who formed the group in 2009. It was established as a unit within the Climate Change Study Center at Sustainable Development Policy Institute [SDPI] from where it continues to operate. Youth delegates from PYCN have had the honor of representing Pakistan at the South Asian Youth Summit on Climate Change, Copenhagen Summit and other regional forums and conferences. PYCN was also a part of  the 350  global campaign where it collaborated with its global partners to undertake local and international activities. It has extensively been involved with regional, national youth groups and international organizations to create awareness of climate change and construct options for communities to initiate and sustain the change for a greener future.

Flood Relief

Pakistan flood relief effortsThe devastation caused by the recent floods in the Indus Valley has reached mythic proportions with the fury of the floods still not ceasing. The magnitude of destruction is unparalleled in the history of South Asia; the Pakistan government has estimates that at least 20 million people have been affected with the numbers expected to increase as the flooding continues to rage.

Pakistan Youth Climate Network is an environmental research and advocacy group that strives to inspire, motivate and engage the youth of Pakistan to play an instrumental role in initiating the change to combat climate change for their sustainable, viable future.  As realities of climate change begin to unfold creating a wave of destruction that continues to sweep the population of Pakistan, PYCN has begun to undertake relief efforts for the victims of the floods.

The group has set up a camp at Super Market, F6, Islamabad to collect donations and aid. The camp will operate daily from 11 to 5 p.m. Proceeds will be delivered to flood affected area every week. You can do your part by giving your donations at the camp or delivering them at the postal address below;

Sustainable Development Policy Institute
20 Hill Road, F 6/3
Islamabad,
Pakistan

Alternatively, you can direct monetary assistance to the following accounts.

For transfers:

• Account Title: Sustainable Development Policy Institute
• Account Number: 312041411 – USD Account
• Bank Name: Royal Bank of Scotland
• Address: F 7, Markez, Islamaad, Pakistan
• Swift Code: ABNAPKKAISB

At this time of crisis, inaction is a luxury we cannot afford.

Do not forsake your people, rise above and become the change.

Contact Details:

Fatima Rasheed
Email: Fatima@pakistanycn.org
Tel: +92-51-2278134

Shakeel Ahmed
Email: shakeel@pakistanycn.org
Tel: +92-51-2278134
Tel: +92-331-5363025

Nida Awan
Tel: +92-333-4344777

Akber Ali
Email: info@pakistanycn.org
Tel: +92-300-9496947