Recognizing that there is a pressing need to raise awareness and build capacity among stakeholders about carbon market mechanisms, especially in light of the discussions and developments made during COP28, where Article 6 played a pivotal role, COMSATS Centre for Climate and Sustainability organized an in-house training workshop on Carbon Credits and Carbon Markets, at …

COMSATS participated in “Planet vs. Plastic” campaign, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to Greener Future Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) and the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC&EC), Government of Pakistan, jointly organized an event titled “Pakistan’s Roadmap for Plastic Action” to mark Earth Day 2024. The …

COMSATS participated in the eighth term of ANSO-BIDI School on ‘Innovation, Sustainable Development and Leadership Enhancement – 2024 From the platform of the Belt & Road International Innovation Development Institute Network (ANSO-BIDI Institute Network), COMSATS, the Centre for Environmental Economics of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CEE-UCAS), the Alliance of National and International …

In a collaborative endeavor aimed at enhancing climate resilience and fostering sustainable solutions for disaster management using innovative technology, the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) and the National Institute of Disaster Management, Pakistan (NIDM), formalized the signing of a Letter of Agreement (LOA) on April 4, 2024, in …

Ambassador Dr. Nafees Zakaria, Executive Director COMSATS visited the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad to record his message of condolence and sympathies at the loss of precious lives of Chinese nationals and their Pakistani co-worker in the wanton terrorist attack near Besham. He strongly condemned the terrorist attack and joined the UN’s call for calling to …

[ Proceedings of the Conference ] The Centre of Excellence of COMSATS in Kazakhstan, the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU), in collaboration with COMSATS, the Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation of the OIC (COMSTECH), and Institute of Dendrology Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, held the International Forum on “Modern Trends in the …

The Executive Director COMSATS, Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Nafees Zakaria, hosted Iftar Reception, on March 26, 2024, in Islamabad. .     Pakistan’s Minister of State (IT & Telecommunication), H. E. Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. The Ambassadors/diplomats of various COMSATS member states and friendly countries attended the reception. Senior …

The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) (www.comsats.org) was founded on the idea propounded by the world’s renowned scientist and Nobel Laureate, Prof. Abdus Salam in early 90’s. Overarching objective of COMSATS since its inception in 1994 was collective and cooperative endeavours of the countries belonging to Global South …

COMSATS and AGECO JV developed 100% indigenous kits converting ICE vehicles to EV by retrofitting. An EV bike, made by COMSATS’ partner AGECO’s Technologist & CEO, M. Aslam Azad, handed to Dr. Fareed Sial on behalf of Executive Director COMSATS, Amb. Dr. M. Nafees Zakaria. This EV a result of the collaboration between COMSATS and …

Islamabad, March 11, 2024. The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) and EZShifa Pvt Ltd, today formalized a Memorandum of Understanding for the provision and advancement of Telehealth and telemedicine services, and leveraging technology and operations, with a common vision of making quality healthcare accessible and affordable for all. …