The Faculty of Media and Mass Communication (FMMC), in collaboration with Pak Mission Society, organized a symposium on Climate Change Day titled “Youth Leadership in Climate Action: Solutions for a Sustainable Future” on 28th October 2024. The event took place from 10 AM to 2 PM at the UCP Main Auditorium.
Dr. Fahad Anis, Head of Department (HoD) at FMMC, served as the Focal Person from UCP. Dr. Fawad Baig, Dean of FMMC, opened the event with a speech on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and climate action, welcoming participants, including Mr. Ahmer Shahzad, Project Manager at Pak Mission Society.
FMMC recognizes the power of communication and its effects on social, cultural, political, and global levels in a highly interconnected world. The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were highlighted, aiming for “Peace and Prosperity for People and the Planet.” The SDG on Climate Change emphasizes the necessity for humanity to limit and adapt to climate change, urging immediate action to combat its impacts.
To actively engage students, four competitions were incorporated into the symposium, including video, poster, speech, and model competitions. FMMC successfully engaged students from UCP and various schools across Lahore in raising awareness about climate change.
The symposium featured a panel discussion on climate change action. Our distinguished panelists included Dr. Atif Ashraf, Head of Department (HoD) at FMMC; Mr. Hassan Bin Sadat, Lecturer at the College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of the Punjab; Mr. Umar Chaudhary, Senior Manager of Communication at Lahore Waste Management Company; and Mr. Sajid Qudoos Awan, Chief Conservator of Forest Extension and Research at the Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries Department, Government of Punjab. Mr. Syed Ibrar Abulhassan hosted the symposium and moderated the panel, while Mr. Ahsan Farooqi, Senior Lecturer, was part of the organizing team. Judges for the competitions included Dr. Muhammad Irfan Ali, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FoHSS); Muhammad Shahid, Senior Lecturer at FMMC; Ms. Yakhshi Saleem, Senior Lecturer at FMMC; and Mr. Omer Saeed Qureshi, Lecturer at FMMC.
This informative event concluded with remarks from Mr. Hammad Naveed, Prorector of UCP, who distributed shields to the panelists and competition winners in recognition of their efforts to promote climate change awareness. The symposium was a symbol of how FMMC is playing its role in fostering a greener planet.
