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Partnership news24 July 2026

COMSATS and High-Level Delegation from Iran's Ministry of Science, Research and Technology Discuss Strengthening Scientific Cooperation

On 24 July 2026, The Executive Director of the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS), Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Nafees Zakaria, received a high-level delegation from the Islamic Republic of Iran at the COMSATS Secretariat,…

Partnership news21st July 2026

COMSATS and OPM Pakistan Formalize Strategic Cooperation in Climate Resilience and Disaster Risk Reduction

On 21st July 2026, The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) and Oxford Policy Management (OPM) Pakistan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership aimed at promoting collaboration in the…

Training updates23 June 2026

ANSO-CPJRC-COMSATS Conduct Training Workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction for CPEC

The Alliance of National and International Science Organizations for the Belt and Road Regions (ANSO), China-Pakistan Joint Research Center on Earth Sciences (CPJRC), and Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) organized a 5-day…

Partnership newsJune 2026

A Delegation of Young Diplomats from Iran Visits COMSATS Secretariat

A delegation of junior diplomats from the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Pakistan visited the Secretariat of the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) for an interactive learning session with the Executive Director…

Training updates18-22 June 2026

ANSO-CPJRC-COMSATS Successfully Conduct International Training Workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction and Green Development for CPEC

Partnership newsAkure, Nigeria, 18 June 2026

COMSATS Partners for the 5th African Symposium on Big Data, Analytics and Machine Intelligence, held in Nigeria

Akure, Nigeria, 18 June 2026, The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS), in collaboration with the TWAS Young Affiliates Network (TYAN), convened the 5th African Symposium on Big Data, Analytics and Machine Intelligence…

Training updates18-22 June 2026

ANSO-CPJRC-COMSATS International Training Workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction and Green Development for CPEC Commences in Islamabad

The ANSO-CPJRC-COMSATS International Training Workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction and Green Development for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was inaugurated at COMSATS University Islamabad. The 5 - day workshop, being held from 18 to 22 June 2026, has been endorsed…

Partnership news21st May 2026

COMSATS and ICESCO Virtually Discuss Upcoming Joint Initiatives

On 21st May 2026, Director (Coordinator for International Partner Organizations) and Head COMSATS Centre for Climate and Sustainability (CCCS), Dr. Mehwish Durani along with her team, held a productive virtual meeting with representatives of the Islamic World Educational,…

Partnership news19th May 2026

COMSATS Hosts CPJRC Delegation to Advance Strategic Cooperation on Climate Resilience and Sustainable Development

The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS), warmly received the Director-General of the China-Pakistan Joint Research Center on Earth Sciences (CPJRC), Prof. KANG Shichang at the Secretariat on 19th May 2026. The visit was…

Event coverageIslamabad, 18-19 May 2026

COMSATS Co-Organizes 2nd China-Pakistan Symposium on Early Warning for Hydrological & Geological Disasters

Islamabad, 18-19 May 2026: The 2nd China-Pakistan Symposium on Early Warning for Hydrological & Geological Disasters was held at the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Islamabad. The event was jointly organized by the China-Pakistan Joint Research Center on Earth…

Institutional updates14th May, 2026

COMSATS Participates in the 7th General Assembly of the Islamic Organisation for Food Security (IOFS)

14th May, 2026, The Secretariat of the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) participated virtually as an Observer in the 7th General Assembly of the Islamic Organisation for Food Security (IOFS), hosted by the Republic of…

Event coverage11 February 2026

COMSATS Commemorates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026

The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS), marked the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGS) 2026 on 11 February, reaffirming its longstanding commitment to fostering gender equity, scientific excellence, and…

Institutional updatesIslamabad, 27 January 2026

UNESCO Representative in Pakistan Calls on Executive Director COMSATS to Strengthen Programmatic Collaboration

Islamabad, 27 January 2026 - The UNESCO Representative in Pakistan, Dr. Fuad Pashayev, paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Nafees Zakaria, Executive Director of the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS), at the…

Partnership newsIslamabad, January 15, 2026

COMSATS Engages with NIMA to Enhance Institutional Cooperation

Islamabad, January 15, 2026. The President of the National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA), Pakistan, Rear Admiral Javaid Iqbal HI (M), paid a visit to the COMSATS Secretariat and held a meeting with the Executive Director of COMSATS, Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Nafees…

Training updates12-13 January 2026

COMSATS Strengthens Institutional Capability through "Workplace AI: Communications & Productivity" Training Workshop

In pursuit of modernizing organizational processes and professional workflows, COMSATS Centre for Climate and Sustainability (CCCS) convened a two-day capacity-building Workshop "Workplace AI: Communications & Productivity" on 12-13 January 2026 at the COMSATS Secretariat,…

Partnership news11 December 2025

COMSATS and Technology Partner AGECO launch EV Technology

The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) launched Electric Vehicle (EV) Technology, indigenously developed by its technology partner, AGECO (Pvt.) Ltd. Through years of dedicated research and engineering, the EV technology,…

Institutional updates17 October 2025

COMSATS Convenes 3rd Meeting of its Technical Advisory Committee in Amman, Jordan

The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) convened the Third Meeting of its Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) at the Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT), under the gracious patronage of Her Royal Highness…

Event coverage20 August 2025

COMSATS' Virtual High-Level Forum on Quantum Science and Technology: Strategic Pathways for the Global South

In commemoration of the United Nations General Assembly's proclamation of 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ 2025), the COMSATS Centre for Climate and Sustainability (CCCS) convened a Virtual High-Level Forum on "Quantum Science and…

Institutional updates20 June 2025

High-Level Seminar on Climate-Agriculture Nexus marks World Environment Day 2025

In observance of World Environment Day 2025, the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS), in strategic collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC&EC), National Disaster Management…

Training updates19 June 2025

4th African Symposium on Big Data and 18th TYAN Thematic Workshop kicks off @Nigeria, COMSATS collaboration and contributions lauded

In the spirit of South-South cooperation for technological advancement and data governance, the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) actively collaborated in the 4th African Symposium on Big Data, Analytics and Machine…

Partnership news3 June 2025

COMSATS and NIMA Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Maritime Sustainability and Climate Resilience

Islamabad, 3rd June 2025 - The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) and the National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) have formalized a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU),…

Partnership news24th December 2025

Secretary General-Designate D-8 visited COMSATS to strengthen Bilateral Cooperation in Science and Technology

Secretary General-Designate of the Developing 8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8), Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, visited the COMSATS Secretariat on 24th December 2025. He was warmly welcomed by the Executive Director COMSATS, Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Nafees Zakaria.

Partnership newsDecember 24, 2025

COMSATS and China-Pakistan Joint Research Centre on Earth Sciences (CPJRC) Strengthen Strategic Collaboration under the recently signed MoU

December 24, 2025. Executive Director, China-Pakistan Joint Research Centre on Earth Sciences (CPJRC), Prof. Hong Tianhua, paid a visit to COMSATS Secretariat and held a meeting with Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Nafees Zakaria, Executive Director COMSATS. The meeting, attended by…

Partnership newsIslamabad, 27 November 2025

COMSATS-CPJRC Ink MoU to Advance Climate-Resilient and Water-Secure One Belt One Road Communities

Islamabad, 27 November 2025 - The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) and the China-Pakistan Joint Research Center on Earth Sciences (CPJRC) have entered into a formal cooperation arrangement through a Memorandum of…

COP updates14th November 2025

"Pathways to Net-Zero Through South-South Synergies: Climate-Resilient Technologies, Capacities, and Cultural Anchors"

"Pathways to Net-Zero Through South-South Synergies: Climate-Resilient Technologies, Capacities, and Cultural Anchors" - UNFCCC Pavilion, Blue Zone, 14th November 2025

Institutional updates14th November 2025

"Beyond Crisis Response: Cross-Sectoral Approaches for Disaster Risk Reduction, Food Security and Resilient Recovery"

"Beyond Crisis Response: Cross-Sectoral Approaches for Disaster Risk Reduction, Food Security and Resilient Recovery" - GORD Pavilion, Blue Zone, 14th November 2025

Institutional updates14th November 2025

"Bridging Climate Finance Gaps: Practical Approaches for Developing Countries"

"Bridging Climate Finance Gaps: Practical Approaches for Developing Countries" - GCC Climate Action Hub Pavilion, Blue Zone, 14th November 2025

Institutional updates13th November 2025

"Regenerative Practices, Waste-to-Resource Technologies, and Sustainable Agri-Food System Transformation"

"Regenerative Practices, Waste-to-Resource Technologies, and Sustainable Agri-Food System Transformation" - Thailand Pavilion, Blue Zone, 13th November 2025

Event coverage12th November 2025

"Regenerative Practices, Waste-to-Resource Technologies, and Sustainable Agri-Food System Transformation"

"Regenerative Practices, Waste-to-Resource Technologies, and Sustainable Agri-Food System Transformation" - Pakistan's Pavilion, Blue Zone, 12th November 2025

Partnership news12th November 2025

"Scaling-up Agroecology Initiatives for Net-Zero Pathways in the Global South"

"Scaling-up Agroecology Initiatives for Net-Zero Pathways in the Global South" - Food and Agriculture Pavilion, Blue Zone, 12th November 2025

COP updatesIslamabad, 22 October 2025

COMSATS and Welthungerhilfe Forge Strategic Synergies for Climate Resilience, Disaster Governance, and Sustainable Transformation Ahead of COP30

Islamabad, 22 October 2025 - The Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer of Welthungerhilfe (WHH), Mr. Mathias Mogge, paid a high-level visit to the Secretariat of the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS), underscoring…

Partnership news15 October 2025

COMSATS, ICESCO, and PSUT Convene High-Level International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Development Goals in Amman

15 October 2025 | Amman, Jordan - The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS), in partnership with the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), the Royal Scientific Society (RSS), and the…

Partnership news15 October 2025

Executive Director COMSATS Meets Her Royal Highness Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan During Official Visit to Jordan

15 October 2025 | Amman, Jordan - The delegation of the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS), led by its Executive Director, Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Nafees Zakaria, undertook an official visit to Jordan in connection with the…

Institutional updates14 October 2025

COMSATS Convenes Third Meeting of Technical Advisory Committee in Amman to Strengthen Centres of Excellence and South-South Cooperation

The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) convened the Third Meeting of its Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) on 14 October 2025 in Amman, Jordan, under the gracious patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sumaya bint El…

Institutional updates25th August 2025

Diplomats Join COMSATS 'Forever Green Plantation' Drive for Environmental Sustainability

25th August 2025. The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS), as part of its ongoing Green Initiative continued its plantation drive.

Event coverage20 August 2025

COMSATS' Virtual High-Level Forum on Quantum Science and Technology: Strategic Pathways for the Global South

Institutional updatesIslamabad, 20th June 2025

High-Level Seminar on Climate-Agriculture Nexus marks World Environment Day 2025

Islamabad, 20th June 2025. In observance of World Environment Day 2025, the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS), in strategic collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC&EC),…

Training updates18 June 2025

4th African Symposium on Big Data and 18th TYAN Thematic Workshop kicks off @Nigeria, COMSATS collaboration and contributions lauded

18 June 2025. In the spirit of South-South cooperation for technological advancement and data governance, the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) actively collaborated in the 4th African Symposium on Big Data, Analytics and…

Partnership newsIslamabad, 3rd June 2025

COMSATS and NIMA Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Maritime Sustainability and Climate Resilience

Institutional updates2nd June 2025

Virtual Session Reviews Progress and Enhances Coordination Among CCCS Member Institutions

As a continuation of the strategic deliberations undertaken during the 24th and 25th meetings of the COMSATS Coordinating Council-particularly those germane to the mandate of the COMSATS Centre for Climate and Sustainability (CCCS)-a virtual coordination meeting was organized…

Training updatesIslamabad, 27 May 2025

COMSATS Workshop on Industry-Universities alignment, Promoting Research Institutions and SMEs Collaboration

Islamabad, 27 May 2025 - In pursuit of fostering dynamic linkages between academia, research institutions, and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) convened a high-level international…

Event coverage29th April 2025

COMSATS Marks World Health Day 2025 with a Focus on Maternal and Child Health through Technology

In celebration of World Health Day 2025, themed "Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures," COMSATS Headquarters joined hands with ICESCO to organize an international panel discussion titled "Leveraging Technology for Better Outcomes in Maternal & Child Health". on 29th April…

Institutional updatesApril 25, 2025

COMSATS, ICARDA Begin Collaborative Efforts to advance Climate-Smart Agriculture

On April 25, 2025, the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) held a virtual meeting with the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) to initiate a strategic collaboration under the theme…

Institutional updatesApril 22, 2025

COMSATS Commemorates Earth Day 2025

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.…

Partnership news18th April 2025

High-Level Iranian Delegation Pays Visit to COMSATS Secretariat

The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) had the distinct privilege of receiving a high-level delegation from the Islamic Republic of Iran at its Secretariat in Islamabad on 18th April 2025. The visit coincided with the…

Training updates10th April 2025

Towards a Circular Economy: COMSATS and TÜBİTAK Co-host High-Level Workshop on Zero Waste

COMSATS and the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK) successfully co-organized a high-level Online Training Workshop on Zero Waste on 10th April 2025. The event brought together a distinguished group of scientists, engineers, policymakers, and…

Partnership newsIslamabad, March 12, 2024

ECOSF President Visits COMSATS Secretariat to Strengthen Collaboration on ECONEX Conference

Islamabad, March 12, 2024 - In a significant step towards fostering regional collaboration in science, technology, and innovation (STI), Prof. Dr. Syed Komail Tayebi, President of the Economic Cooperation Organization Science Foundation (ECOSF), visited the COMSATS…

Training updates11 February 2025

COMSATS Celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science

The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) marked the 10th Anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGS) with a high-level webinar that underscored the critical role of women in STEM and the need…

Training updates20-23 January 2025

COMSATS Officials Receive Advanced Diplomatic Training at Pakistan's Foreign Service Academy

In recognition of the strategic role of diplomacy in advancing South-South cooperation and global engagement, senior officials from COMSATS participated in an intensive training program on diplomatic conduct and communication. The specialized training was organized by the…

Partnership news18th December 2024

COMSATS Secretariat Conducted Virtual Session of its Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

18th December 2024. The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) convened a Zoom session of its International Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), a key platform for guiding the organization's scientific and technological priorities.

Partnership newsDecember 6, 2024

Collaborative Action Against Smog: COMSATS and Partners Address Mountain Region Challenges

COMSATS, in collaboration with the National Disaster and Risk Management Fund (NDRMF) and Kohsar University, organized a significant event on December 6, 2024, at Kohsar University, Murree. Themed "Addressing Smog and Its Challenges in Mountain Regions," the event convened…

COP updatesNovember 20, 2024

Decarbonizing Road Transport: Innovations and Policies for Electric and Hydrogen Vehicle Technologies

November 20, 2024. COMSATS successfully hosted a high-impact panel discussion titled "Decarbonizing Road Transport: Innovations and Policies for Electric and Hydrogen Vehicle Technologies" at the UNFCCC's 29th Conference of Parties (COP29). The event was held at the pavilion…

Event coverageNovember 2024

COMSATS, SDPI, and MoCC&EC Collaborate on Panel Discussion for Climate-Resilient Food Systems

In collaboration with the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC&EC), Government of Pakistan, COMSATS co-organized a panel discussion titled "Towards More Resilient Food Systems: Sustainable Food…

COP updates19th November 2024

Innovative Approaches to Climate Resilience Discussed at COP29: Integrating Permaculture and Predictive Modelling for Climate-Resilient Agriculture

19th November 2024, Baku, Azerbaijan: On Day 9 of COP29, COMSATS organized a sideline event titled "Integrating Permaculture and Predictive Modeling for Climate-Resilient Agriculture". The event was held at the pavilion of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and…

COP updatesNovember 18, 2024

COMSATS explored Climate Change and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Nexus on the Sidelines of COP29 in Baku

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…

COP updates16 November 2024

Symposium on Enhancing Water Security, Biodiversity, and Peace through Innovation and Earth Observation

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…

COP updatesNovember 16, 2024

High-level Dialogue on Strengthening governance frameworks for Carbon Markets in Global South

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…

COP updates16th November 2024

Panel Discussion on "Economic Impacts of Climate Change on Agriculture: Predictive Modelling Insights" at COP29

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…

COP updatesNovember 15, 2024

Enhancing Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration for Advancing Emerging Energy Technologies

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…

COP updates14th November 2024

Global Climate Finance Mechanisms: Assessing Equity and Effectiveness

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,…

COP updatesNovember 13, 2024

COMSATS Launches Sideline Events at COP29 with Youth-Centered Panel on Climate Action

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…

COP updates26th September 2024

COMSATS and Living Indus Set for Joint Representation at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan

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…

Training updates16th September 2024

Workshop on Metagenomics-based Approaches for Viral Disease Surveillance held in Islamabad

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…

Institutional updatesIslamabad, July 2024

COMSATS Officials' Exposition Visit to NEOC, NDMA

Islamabad, July 2024 - A two-member delegation from COMSATS, led by Executive Director Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Nafees Zakaria and Additional Director (Int. Orgs.) and Head of CCCS, Dr. Mehwish Qayyum Durrani, visited the National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) at the…

Partnership news2nd July 2024

COMSATS and ECOSF Sign MoU to Address Climate Change and STI Collaboration

COMSATS has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Economic Cooperation Organization Science Foundation (ECOSF) to cooperate and collaborate for addressing significant challenges faced by their respective member states leveraging each other's expertise in…

Partnership newsIslamabad, June 12, 2024

Pakistan's Living Indus Initiative and COMSATS Forge Partnership for Climate Action

Islamabad, June 12, 2024. A delegation from Pakistan's Living Indus Initiative, led by renowned environmentalist and Senior Advisor at the UN Resident Coordinator Office (UN RCO), Ms. Aban Marker Kabraji, visited the COMSATS Secretariat to meet with Executive Director…

Event coverage5th June 2024

UN World Environment Day - COMSATS holds a High-Level Panel Discussion, Experts present novel ideas to address Climate Change

The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ECO Science Foundation, and Food Security and Agriculture Centre of…

COP updatesIslamabad, May 10, 2024

President-designate COP-29 visits COMSATS

Islamabad, May 10, 2024. President-designate of COP29, Azerbaijan's Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources, Mr. Mukhtar Babayev, visited COMSATS along with Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change & Environmental Protection, Ms. Romina Khurshid Alam.

Institutional updatesMay 6th, 2024

Strengthening Collaboration Between COMSATS and ICESCO

Executive Director COMSATS, Ambassador Dr. Nafees Zakaria, and Head of the Science and Technology (S&T) Sector at ICESCO, Prof. Raheel Qamar, convened a productive meeting on May 6th, 2024, at COMSATS Secretariat. The meeting served as a platform to reinforce the existing…

Training updates30th April 2024

COMSATS' holds Training Workshop on Carbon Markets and Carbon Credits

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…

Event coverageApril 2024

COMSATS Observes Earth Day 2024 with MOCC

COMSATS participated in "Planet vs. Plastic" campaign, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to Greener Future

Partnership newsApril 4, 2024

COMSATS signs letter of Agreement with NIDM-Pakistan

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…

Partnership news19-20 December 2023

Empowering Innovation: Insights and Collaborations Flourish at COMSATS-IPO Joint Training Workshop on Intellectual Property and Bilateral Agreements

COMSATS, in collaboration with the Intellectual Property Organization (IPO) Pakistan, organized a two-day training workshop on Intellectual Property Rights and Bilateral Agreements on 19-20 December 2023. The event, held at COMSATS Secretariat, brought together a diverse…

COP updatesDecember 2023

ED COMSATS Participates in Digital Technology Event of COP28

The Executive Director COMSATS, Amb. Dr. M. Nafees Zakaria, participated in COP28 Dubai event on "Digital Technology and AI for Carbon Neutrality" at China Pavilion as Special Guest Speaker.

COP updates8th December 2023

COMSATS Pioneers Youth-Led Environmental Movement, COP28 Dubai

8th December 2023. On the sidelines of COP28@Dubai, COMSATS took center stage at the Pakistan Pavilion orchestrating a dynamic and impactful focused group discussion under the theme, "Why Youth Voices Matter for a Greener World."

COP updatesDecember 9, 2023

COMSATS@COP28 - UN High-Level Segment, Executive Director urges greater responsibility for major polluters

The Leaders / Representatives of the UN member states and Executive Heads of IGOs made their respective policy interventions on 'Climate Justice Diplomacy' at the High-Level Segment of United Nations Climate Change Conference at Dubai on December 9, 2023.

COP updatesDecember 5, 2023

COMSATS@COP28 discusses Leveraging South-South Cooperation, De-Risking Climate Security

COMSATS organized an expert panel discussion on Leveraging South-South Cooperation: De-Risking Climate Security on December 5, 2023, at the UNFCCC Conference of the Parties (COP28), currently being held in Dubai.

Partnership news17th November 2023

COMSATS and FACE Sign MoU to Jointly Work Towards Food Security and Resilient Crops

COMSATS and the Food Security and Agriculture Center of Excellence (FACE) - Fauji Fertilizer Company (FCC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aimed at addressing the challenges in Agriculture productivity posed by climate change and ensuring food security on 17th…

Event coverageNovember 15, 2023

COMSATS Celebrates World Science Day for Peace and Development 2023

COMSATS Secretariat, in collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Pakistan, Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF), and the ECO Science Foundation (ECOSF), held a "Convention of Scientists" to commemorate the World Science Day…

Partnership news2nd October 2023

Meeting between COMSATS and FACE Paves the Way for a Potential MoU on Food Security

COMSATS and the Food Security & Agriculture Center of Excellence (FACE), Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited, held a meeting on 2nd October 2023, at COMSATS Headquarters to discuss a potential Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at addressing critical food security…

Event coverage20th September 2023

COMSATS collaborates with UCAS, China for organizing the seventh term of ANSO-BIDI School on 'Innovation, Sustainable Development and Leadership Enhancement

Partnership newsAugust 8, 2023

Webinar on "El-Nino: Understanding the Weather Phenomenon; Opportunities for Resilient Future in the Global South"

The COMSATS Center for Climate and Sustainability (CCCS) successfully convened a significant virtual gathering on August 8, 2023, titled "El-Nino: Understanding the Weather Phenomenon; Opportunities for Resilient Future in the Global South." The event brought together a…

Training updates12th July 2023

COMSATS-ICESCO joint Training Workshop on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency: Green Hydrogen

A training workshop on Renewable Energy and Energy efficiency: "Green Hydrogen: The Future of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency" was organized by COMSATS, from the platform of its initiative COMSATS Centre for Climate and Sustainability (CCCS). The workshop was held in…

Training updatesJuly 6, 2023

COMSATS Joint Centre for Industrial Biotechnology (CCIB) holds workshop titled 'Green Biomanufacturing of Future Food'

On July 6, 2023, the Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology (TIB), in collaboration with COMSATS, organized a workshop titled 'Green Biomanufacturing of Future Food' from the platform of the COMSATS Joint Centre for Industrial Biotechnology (CCIB). Established in 2021,…

Event coverage5th July 2023

IOFS-COMSATS-COMSTECH Joint International Forum for Agri-Biotechnology

IOFS-COMSATS-COMSTECH joint 2nd International Forum for Agri-Biotechnology successfully concluded on 5th July 2023. COMSATS co-sponsored the event. The event was organized by the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS), under the patronage of the Ministry of Education…

COP updates22nd June 2023

Webinar on Advancing Climate Diplomacy in the Global South: The Road to COP28

The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) organized the Webinar on Advancing Climate Diplomacy in the Global South: The Road to COP28 on 22nd June 2023, to highlight the importance of climate diplomacy and promote the cause of…

Partnership news6th February 2023

COMSATS Stands in Solidarity with Member States hit by catastrophic earthquake

The Executive Director of the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS), Ambassador Dr. Nafees Zakaria, visited the Embassy of Türkiye in Islamabad to sign the condolence book in the wake of massive earthquake that hit the country…