April 22, 2025 – Islamabad: Marking International Mother Earth Day, the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) reaffirmed its enduring commitment to ecological preservation and environmental responsibility. Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Nafees Zakaria, Executive Director of COMSATS, led a symbolic tree plantation ceremony at the Secretariat, emphasizing the imperative of fostering environmental consciousness and mainstreaming sustainable practices across societal levels.
In his address to COMSATS officials, Ambassador Zakaria underscored that genuine environmental transformation is rooted in individual responsibility, amplified through collective civic engagement and institutional synergy. He called for a shift from symbolic discourse to tangible behavioural change, positioning it as the foundation of enduring environmental resilience.

In resonance with this year’s Earth Day theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” COMSATS remains at the forefront of advancing initiatives that strengthen global climate resilience. Its capacity-building efforts are strategically directed toward critical domains such as green hydrogen advancement, decarbonization pathways, carbon market frameworks, and climate-resilient technological innovation.

Demonstrating technological innovation and indigenous capacity, COMSATS—through a strategic partnership with AGECO—has developed 100% locally manufactured retrofit kits for converting internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles into electric vehicles (EVs), marking a significant milestone in advancing low-carbon transportation solutions. Reinforcing its institutional shift towards clean energy, COMSATS has also recently entered into a formal agreement with Foundation Solar Energy (Pvt.) Limited (FSEL) for the installation of a solar power system at the COMSATS Technology Park, symbolizing a concrete step towards renewable energy integration.

COMSATS’ climate action agenda, spearheaded by its flagship programme—the COMSATS Centre for Climate and Sustainability (CCCS)—demonstrates the Commission’s deep-rooted commitment to sustainable development in the Global South. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and fostering South-South and Triangular Cooperation, COMSATS remains steadfast in its pursuit of a greener, more equitable, and climate-resilient future for generations to come.