Meet our Team
Irfan Ullah
Founder
Mr. Irfan is a climate adaptation expert and disaster risk reduction practitioner. He has vast experience in climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, youth empowerment, community and international development. His previous roles include Consultant at UNICEF HQ, Researcher at the United Nations University; Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS), Youth Advisor at the Global Center on Adaptation, Munich Climate Insurance Initiative, UNDP Pakistan, Islamic Relief Pakistan, Provincial Disaster Management Authority, and ACF International Pakistan. Mr. Irfan holds an MSc in Geography of Environmental Risk and Human Security and a Bachelor’s in Disaster Management.
Muhammad Shahab
Co-founder
Mr. Shahab is an enthusiastic socio-political activist, who leads, inspires, and mobilizes the local communities specifically the youth to play their active role in dealing with different social, developmental, and environmental issues. He along with other youth activists tries to bring a positive impact in the society by managing the community to deal with the local problems on the local level and to connect the public with the local political leaders and administration. Muhammad Shahab is currently doing his Master’s at United Nations University Bonn and the University of Bonn, Germany. He possesses experience in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Relief, Rehabilitation, Emergency Management, and Sustainable Development.
Adnan Khan
Country Team Lead
Mr. Adnan leads the operations of Sustainability Week Pakistan at the National level, he has studied Disaster Preparedness and Management and is associated with the global Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. Mr. Khan has held different positions across the globe within the Red Cross Red Crescent movement focusing on humanitarian innovations, youth leadership, disaster/emergency management, Climate Change Adaptation and Climate Advocacy. Mr. Khan represents Pakistan at the global think tank on “Humanitarian Innovations” managed by International Federation of Red Cross Red Crescent Societies. He is also a key member of the Loss and Damages Working Group of YOUNGO (Youth Constituency of the UNFCCC).
Taimur Khan
Program Manager
Mr. Taimur is working as a program manager and leads the Media and Communication department. He is responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies, monitoring media appearances, and managing media relations and the production of all marketing materials. Mr. Taimur is currently doing a joint master’s degree in Geography of Environmental Risks and Human Security at United Nations University and University of Bonn, Germany. He has expertise in web designing, graphics designing, App development, and social media content creation. Mr. Taimur has been engaged in community-based humanitarian work covering DRR, WASH, Livelihood, and Health & Safety, dealing with conflict-triggered disasters like drought, urban flooding, their response, and development.
Varisha Khan
Research Associate
Ms. Varisha is an early Early-Career Scientist. She has been working on Climate Change Intervention focusing on Solar Radiation Modification (SRM). She has done her Master’s in Health Informatics. Grounded in a solid foundation of biotechnology and health informatics, her journey through a Master’s degree at COMSATS University has seamlessly transitioned into the professional realm. As a Research Assistant at COMSATS, her focus is on harnessing climate data to predict malaria trends, leveraging state-of-the-art CESM2 and UKESM1 models. This work culminates in a significant research paper, contributing to the scientific community’s understanding of climate impacts on health.
Norina Murtaza
Project Coordinator
Ms. Norina is an interdisciplinary agriculturist with a rich blend of expertise in horticulture, tropical and subtropical agriculture, climate change, and animal production systems, she brings a comprehensive approach to advancing sustainable agriculture. My passion for plant production, food security, and environmental risk management fuels my commitment to creating resilient farming systems that prioritize ecological balance and community well-being. Her hands-on experience extends to working closely with farmers, particularly in promoting gender-inclusive strategies for enhancing potato production.
Tuba Wasim
Finance Leader
Ms. Tuba is a financial leader of Sustainability Week Pakistan, supporting the plans and strategies for the long-term financial benefit of the organisation. She is holding a master degree of Environmental Risk and Human Security, from University of Bonn and United Nations University in Germany.
Prior to join SWP, Ms Tuba was a program officer at ELI. She supported projects of urban and rural development, awareness campaigns and climate change. She also worked as an instructor at higher secondary level..
Our Approach
Our Story
Sustainability Week Pakistan (SWP) began its journey in 2019 and spearheading a youth-led sustainability movement. SWP is dedicated to harnessing the potential of Pakistan’s youth, empowering, sensitizing, and equipping them to actively participate in sustainable development initiatives. With a focus on youth development, SWP conducts a variety of activities such as seminars, awareness campaigns, capacity-building training, and exhibitions across educational institutions throughout Pakistan. Additionally, SWP is actively involved in implementing on-ground projects aimed at creating green jobs and fostering sustainable development in various communities. Through these engagements, SWP aims to foster a culture of environmental consciousness and social responsibility among the youth, paving the way for a more sustainable future.
Our Mission
Together for sustainability, we believe in youth’s power and potential to concrete solutions to the most pressing challenges like sustainability and climate change.
- Together, we will bring sustainability to our educational institutes and communities.
- Together, we will educate and inspire for sustainability.
- Together, we will contribute to a world with a future for all.
Our Vision
Our vision is to empower youth to bring sustainability into all aspects of educational institutions and also in their communities. Our aspiration for youth is to turn their educational institutions and communities into sustainability role models by taking the lead as an agent of change.