Islamabad, 20 January 2026 — The Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) hosted Popular Science Lectures at its PSF, convening researchers, students, and science enthusiasts to promote evidence-based dialogue on biodiversity and climate action. In his welcome remarks, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akmal Chairman PSF highlighted how science and technology can help address Pakistan’s key socio-economic and environmental challenges, and briefly outlined PSF’s active programmes supporting research, innovation, and science popularization.

The first lecture on “Research-Based Management for the Conservation of Biodiversity,” was delivered by Mr. Ashiq Ahmed Khan, who is a leading wildlife management and biodiversity of expert. Mr. Khan emphasized practical conservation approaches grounded in field research—highlighting the need to protect habitats, strengthen protected-area management, and improve community-led stewardship to reduce biodiversity loss.

The second lecture on “Pakistan’s Climate Changes and Opportunities,” was delivered by Arjumand Nizami of Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation Pakistan, where she discussed the accelerating climate risks facing communities while also pointing to actionable opportunities—such as climate-resilient livelihoods, nature-based solutions, and stronger partnerships—to translate climate action into local development gains.

Representing the ECO Science Foundation, Prof. Seyed Komail Tayebi (President, ECOSF) and Engr. Khalil Raza (Programs Manager – Energy & Climate, ECOSF) participated in the session and engaged with speakers and participants.