Climate action has become one of the most defining responsibilities of today’s young people, especially for those of us living in regions where climate impacts are already a daily reality. Growing up in Pakistan, I have watched the effects of a warming world unfold before my eyes: monsoon floods that wash away entire neighbourhoods, heatwaves that endanger lives and environmental destruction that deepens economic hardship. These climate-driven shocks do not just damage infrastructure; they also restrict the choices, mobility and future prospects of young people across the country. Through my involvement in volunteer initiatives, I have learned that even small, community-level actions can grow into influential national movements.
Consider this: if every Pakistani planted just a single tree, we could collectively add around 240 million trees within a year. Such an effort would boost biodiversity, improve air quality and help restore fragile ecosystems struggling under climate pressure. For young leaders, this moment calls for bold advocacy: pushing for renewable energy transitions, supporting sustainable and inclusive city planning, expanding climate literacy and building strong global networks that amplify youth-led climate solutions.
Muhammad Ibrahim
Karachi
