November 18, 2024. Recognizing the interlinked global challenges of Climate Change and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) – both independently critical and collectively forming an “alarming alliance” – the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) organized a panel discussion titled ‘Climate Change – Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Nexus’. The event, held at …

As part of its activities at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) held an international seminar on enhancing water security, biodiversity and peace through innovation and Earth observation, in partnership with the Islamic Organization for Food Security and the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in …

In a significant step toward active participation in international carbon markets, Pakistan marked November 16, 2024, as “Carbon Market Day” at the Pakistan Pavilion during COP29. In this regard, COMSATS and the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC&EC) jointly organized high-profile two Panel Sessions, “High-level Dialogue on Strengthening governance frameworks for Carbon Markets …

16th November 2024. On the sixth day of COP29, COMSATS, in collaboration with Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), Food Security and Agriculture Centre of Excellence (FACE) – Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC), International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), Living Indus, and the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS), successfully …

November 15, 2024. On the fifth day of the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29), the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) reaffirmed its commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions by hosting a sideline event in partnership with the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), Morocco. The …

14th November 2024. On Day Four of the ongoing 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, focusing on Finance, Investment, and Trade, the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) held its second sideline event, titled “Global Climate Finance Mechanisms: Assessing Equity and Effectiveness”. The event was organized in …

November 13, 2024 – Islamabad: The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) inaugurated its sideline events at the ongoing 29th UNFCCC Conference of Parties (COP29) with a dynamic panel discussion titled “Global Youth Leadership in Climate Action.” Organized in collaboration with Pakistan’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination …

Islamabad, October 25, 2024. COMSATS and the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) signed a MoU for complementing each other for Science Advocacy and Regional Development. It was signed by Executive Director COMSATS, Ambassador Dr. M. Nafees Zakaria, and Director General ISSI, Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, today at COMSATS Secretariat. COMSATS is an intergovernmental organization of …

Building on the ongoing collaboration between the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) and Living Indus, Ms. Aban Marker Kabraji visited the COMSATS Secretariat on 26th September 2024, for a meeting with Executive Director COMSATS, Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Nafees Zakaria. This partnership seeks to promote sustainability, climate action, and …

COMSATS, in collaboration with its Centre of Excellence, COMSATS University Islamabad, organized an international workshop titled “Metagenomics-based Approaches for Viral Disease Surveillance,” under the ICGEB framework for Meetings and Courses in 2024. This four-day event took place from September 16-19, 2024, and was primarily funded by ICGEB. The workshop aimed to stimulate discussions and collaborations …