Strategising Punjab’s Climate Roadmap: Policy, Practice & Partnership

A Learning Event Hosted by Community World Service Asia – Lahore, 9th September 2025

Community World Service Asia convened a timely and impactful learning event in Lahore on September 9th, 2025, bringing together key stakeholders to explore actionable strategies for Punjab’s climate resilience. Titled “Strategising Punjab’s Climate Roadmap: Policy, Practice & Partnership,” the event served as a dynamic platform for dialogue, collaboration, and forward-thinking solutions.

With climate-induced disasters escalating across Pakistan, the urgency to align policy with practice has never been greater. This learning event brought together representatives from government departments, humanitarian organisations, academia, and civil society to examine how integrated approaches can strengthen provincial climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction efforts.

Key Highlights:

• Policy Alignment & Gaps: Participants reviewed existing climate policies and frameworks, identifying critical gaps in implementation and coordination across sectors.
• Localising Climate Action: Emphasis was placed on community-led adaptation, with discussions on how local knowledge and inclusive planning can inform provincial strategies.
• Strengthening Partnerships: The event fostered cross-sector collaboration, encouraging stronger linkages between humanitarian actors, government bodies, and technical experts.
• Practical Tools & Innovations: Attendees explored practical tools for climate risk mapping, early warning systems, and safeguarding mechanisms tailored to Punjab’s diverse geography and vulnerabilities.

Voices from the Field: Participants shared insights from their respective contexts, highlighting the need for:

• Gender-responsive climate programming
• Youth engagement in climate advocacy
• Strengthening institutional capacities for long-term resilience

Why This Matters:

This learning event marks a significant step toward building a cohesive and inclusive climate roadmap for Punjab. By bridging policy with practice and fostering meaningful partnerships, Community World Service Asia is helping shape a future where climate resilience is not just a goal, but a shared responsibility.