Pakistan is facing a climate crisis unlike anything seen before. From catastrophic floods and scorching heatwaves to choking pollution and biodiversity loss, the signs are clear - our environment is in great threat. But amidst these formidable challenges lies a powerful force for change: the youth of Pakistan.

With over 64% of the population under the age of 30, young people are not just the future - they are the present. They are already feeling the effects of environmental degradation and will bear its long-term consequences. But they are also uniquely positioned to lead us toward solutions - if we empower them. The place to start? Our universities.

Higher education institutions are more than just places of learning - they are platforms for transformation. And now more than ever, they must evolve to help students become the changemakers our planet needs.

A recent project brought together students from 15 universities across Pakistan to ask a simple but profound question: how can higher education support environmental sustainability? This project employed a qualitative and participatory approach led by an undergraduate student at University College London (UCL) with the Environmental Education team of WWF-Pakistan.

The participants came from different universities across Pakistan including the........

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