ECOSF participated in the World Science Day celebrated at COMSTECH

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COMSTECH also celebrated ‘World Science Day’ on November 10, 2021. The event was attended by (virtually and physically) students from several universities, vice-chancellors of various universities, ambassadors of 7 OIC member states, diplomats, Journalists , scientists, and faculty members of v arious institutions.

On behalf of ECOSF, Engr. Khalil Raza Scientific Officer participated in the event. Prof. Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman FRS, Chairman, Prime Minister Task Force for Science and Technology graced the occasion as chief guest. Prof. Rehman said that it is alarming that we are unable to see the light at the end of tunnel in case of implementing guidelines addressing climate change. He said at the moment we are not succeeding. The past actions of nations show the clear intent that how much they are serious towards climate change mitigation.

Prof. Rahman talked about number of technologies available to use to address climate change effects. He suggested that to use new technologies, OIC states need to invest in S&T, innovation and entrepreneurship. He stressed the need of awareness of issues at hand and the technologies available to deal with them.

Mr. Ali Tauqeer Sheikh, climate change advisor, planning commission of Pakistan, in his talked highlighted the actions that nations must have to take to tackle the climate change. The temperature increase by 1.5 degrees is considered bad but by 2 degrees it would be disastrous. Mr. Sheikh appreciated the fact that the global discourse on climate change is now driven by science.

Earlier, Prof. Dr. Iqbal Chaudhary, Coordinator General COMSTECH gave his welcome address and highlighted the initiative undertaken by COMSTECH to address the climate change issues in the OIC region.

During the event, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali Shah, Vice-Chancellor Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, and H. E. Mr. Yerlan Baidault, Director-General the Islamic Organization of Food Security (IOFS) also spoke on the occasion.