ISLAMABAD: The Institute of Rural Management (IRM), in collaboration with Iqra University, hosted a seminar titled `Powering Earth: Unleashing Pakistan`s Green Potential` to commemorate Earth Day 2025.

The event held on Tuesday brought together a diverse group of government officials, climate professionals, academics, students, and concerned citizens to discuss the opportunities and challenges posed by climate change, as well as the urgent need for sustainable solutions in Pakistan.

The session was moderated by Dr Anjum Rasheed, head of the regional climate resilience programme at the Institute of Regional Studies.

In his keynote address, CEO of the Institute of Rural Management Dr Roomi S. Hayat said while countries most affected by climate change contribute the least to its causes, `it is up to us to take the lead and act now`.

Dr Sheheryar Khan concluded by emphasising regional disparities.

He said climate change is not affecting everyone equally and that many countries, despite being among the least contributors to emissions, are among the hardest hit. APP