PEDA International has published a book comprising best stories of Inter-University story contest on “Effects of Climate Change on Your Village and Community” for university students in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on 11th November, 2015 at IQRA University, Islamabad. The objective of this contest to create awareness among youth and provide them an opportunity to participate in national discourse on climate change.

7. Message from Mr. Zahid Hamid
Minister for Climate Change Government of Pakistan
Ministry of Climate Change is cognizant of the fact that mass awareness
on climate change and environmental issues is both crucial and instrumen-
tal for sustainable development. Climate Change is one of the most
important aspects of environmental governance and it is a top priority for
the Ministry to raise awareness of environmental problems among all
elements of society, particularly youth.
In doing so, I strongly believe that the participation of youth will be of
immense value. I would like to appreciate the efforts of PEDA Internation-
al for organising the ‘stories contest’ to engage youth in the climate change
discourse.
Ministry of Climate Change encourages collaboration with civil society
organizations to address the issues of climate change and to enhance
awareness of the people especially youth regarding adaptation and
mitigation aspects of climate change, which have a strong impact on
sustainable development.
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70. Photography: Mohammad Shahid Khan