On 7th August 2025, The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS), in pursuance of its Climate activities, launched a Plantation Drive, whereby Ambassadors of the Member States and the Partner Countries in Islamabad planted trees as a symbol of peace, cooperation and commitment to a greener planet.

Ambassador Turkmenistan, H.E. Mr. Atadjan Movlamov, Dean of Diplomatic Corps, Ambassador Kazakhstan, H.E. Mr. Yerzhan KISTAFIN; Ambassador Morocco, H.E. Mr. Mohamed Karmoune; Ambassador Syria, H.E. Dr. Ramez Alraee, Ambassador Yemen, H.E. Mr. Mohammed Motahar Alashabi, planted a tree each in the Plantation Ceremony, held at COMSATS Secretariat, at the invitation of Executive Director COMSATS, Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Nafees Zakaria. The trees were dedicated to the Ambassadors. Separately, distinguished British MP, Hon. Ms. Naz Shah also planted a tree while lauding the initiative.

The Ambassadors Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary, who planted trees, stressed that international cooperation and initiatives for environmental sustainability are need of the hour as climate change has taken center stage given its bearing on a wide range of cross-cutting fields. They highly appreciated the initiative and expressed strong commitment to support COMSATS in meeting its noble objectives.

COMSATS is an intergovernmental organization of 27 Member States, committed to promoting South-South cooperation in scientific research, innovations and tech-based solutions for sustainable development. The organization is committed to environmental sustainability and climate resilience and has taken a number of green initiatives, such as development of Electric Vehicle, research on Renewable Energy (Vertical Axis Wind Turbine), solarization of COMSATS Technology Park, etc. COMSATS has a dedicated Centre for Climate and Sustainability having affiliation with 24 institutions across the globe.