Head of Centre
Dr. Mehwish Qayyum Durani
Head CCCS & Director (Coordinator for International Organizations & Climate Change)
About CCCS
A Global South Platform for Climate Resilience & Sustainability
Advancing Science-Led Climate Action, Sustainability, and South-South Cooperation for the Global South
2.1 Overview
A Scientific, Technical & Policy Collaboration Platform
CCCS serves as a scientific, technical, and policy collaboration platform for climate resilience and sustainability across the Global South, connecting researchers, policymakers and institutions in a shared mission for equitable climate action.
2.2 Establishment
Established in 2019
CCCS was created to address multifaceted climate challenges through science, diplomacy, multilateral cooperation, and institutional collaboration — positioning COMSATS Member States to respond collectively to the climate crisis.
2.3 Vision
To become a leading Global South platform for science-led climate action, sustainability, and equitable climate governance.
2.4 Mission
To mobilize knowledge, research, technology, partnerships, and policy support for climate-resilient and sustainable development among COMSATS Member States.
2.5 Objectives
What CCCS Is Working to Achieve
Eight interconnected objectives guide every programme, partnership and platform that CCCS builds.
- Promote climate resilience and sustainability.
- Strengthen South-South and Triangular Cooperation.
- Support climate-related research and innovation.
- Facilitate climate finance readiness.
- Promote technology exchange and capacity-building.
- Support UNFCCC/COP engagement.
- Build a centralized digital repository of climate and sustainability resources.
- Amplify the voice of the Global South in international climate governance.
Leadership Messages
From CCCS & COMSATS Leadership
Statements from the leaders guiding CCCS and COMSATS — science, diplomacy, and Global South climate action.
CCCS / IPOs Team
Secretariat Team
The CCCS team at COMSATS Secretariat coordinates climate programmes, international partnerships, and Member State engagement.
Deputy Director
Mr. Muhammad Mateen Khugyani
Deputy Director (International Partner Organizations & CCCS)
Assistant Director
Mr. Zakir Ullah
Assistant Director (International Partner Organizations & CCCS)
Program Officer
Mr. Babar Sultan
Program Officer
Program Officer
Ms. Shaher Bano
Program Officer
Governance
Explore CCCS’s governance structure & statutory bodies
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