IDSP Film for Change

19/09/2025

"Sessions Highlights from the Event on Balochistan’s Renewable Energy Policy Draft" ( Shaping Balochistan's Energy Future Together)

🔹 Mr Muhammad Basit Ghauri from Renewables First led an insightful discussion on Vision and Target Setting, providing an:

1️⃣ Overview of Global and National Target-Setting Frameworks
2️⃣ Reflection on how international commitments align with Pakistan’s renewable energy goals
3️⃣ Interactive segment to capture participants’ inputs on key targets, priorities, and guiding principles for Balochistan’s energy future.

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18/09/2025

BUITEMS & (IDSP- Pakistan) Sign MoU to Strengthen Research, Education, and Training in Balochistan
Quetta – In a landmark step towards advancing knowledge, innovation, and sustainable development in Balochistan, the Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS) and the Institute for Development Studies and Practices (IDSP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The partnership aims to foster collaboration in research, education, training, and capacity building, particularly in areas contributing to Balochistan’s social and economic development. Through this MoU, both institutions reaffirm their commitment to empowering youth, promoting community-driven solutions, and strengthening institutional linkages.
The ceremony was attended by BUITEMS leadership, faculty, and distinguished guests, including:
• Sahibzada Najeebullah, Additional Secretary, Energy Department Balochistan
• Habibullah Shah, Representative, Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organization (P**O)
• Syed Iftikhar, Representative, Balochistan Rural Support Programme (BRSP)
Leaders from both BUITEMS and IDSP expressed optimism that this collaboration will pave the way for innovative research, joint initiatives, and professional training programs to address local and regional challenges.
The MoU marks a significant milestone in building synergies between academia and development practice—laying the groundwork for a more sustainable and knowledge-driven future in Balochistan.

18/09/2025

"Provincial Renewable Energy Policy Workshop – Balochistan"

The workshop, hosted by Ms Farida Gul, and Ms. Seema Malook underscored Balochistan’s pivotal role in shaping Pakistan’s clean energy future. Discussions highlighted the urgency of policy clarity, institutional readiness, and inclusive participation to unlock the province’s renewable energy potential.

Opening remarks “Dr. Quratul Ain Bakhtiari, Founding Director of IDSP, warmly welcomed the participants, expressed gratitude to the Balochistan Energy Department for its collaboration, and commended IDSP’s Renewable Energy Team for organizing the consultation. She highlighted IDSP’s commitment to the sustainable living and livelihood initiated with IDSP’s own institutional learning and living space . The entire structure of IDSP is created , managed by the young fellows of IDSP. IDSP practice its believes and then promote and advocate it to policy level. Its young fellows and community-driven solutions, emphasizing that meaningful progress in renewable energy depends on young individual ‘s professional freedom institutional support and empowered communities.”

"Special Address on Policy Formulation & Current Status"
🔹 Mr. Muhammad Dawood Bazai, Secretary Energy, emphasized the need for clear, implementable policies, institutional strengthening, and collective action to accelerate renewable adoption amid the unfolding climate crisis.

"Stocktake of Challenges, Opportunities & Energy Outlook in Balochistan"
🔹Ms Rabia .Rabia, Senior Research Associate, presented a comprehensive overview of the province’s energy landscape—identifying systemic gaps such as fossil fuel dependence, weak transmission networks, and affordability barriers, while pointing to opportunities in solar, wind, and community-driven renewable models.

"Policy Priorities & Framework Direction"
🔹 Sahibzada NajeebUllah, Additional Secretary Energy, outlined priorities of the forthcoming policy framework, including renewable expansion, financing mechanisms, regulatory reforms, and community engagement. He emphasized that the workshop outcomes will contribute to a people-centered, action-oriented policy tailored to Balochistan and aligned with national commitments.

"Interactive Session on Target Setting"
🔹 Mr Muhammad Basit Ghauri Renewable First, facilitated an interactive session capturing participants’ inputs on proposed targets, priorities, and guiding principles. His engagement ensured that stakeholder perspectives directly shaped the policy framework.

The workshop reaffirmed that Balochistan is central to Pakistan’s energy transition and, with the right policies and investments, can emerge as a leader in sustainable and inclusive energy solutions.

13/09/2025

02/09/2025

IDSP – Pakistan A meeting was organized with the Mr. Muhammad Dawood Bazai Secretary, Energy Department, Government of Balochistan, to discuss the upcoming IDSP's programs and activities and areas of collaborations.

02/09/2025

IDSP – Pakistan : A meeting was held with between IDSP team and Ms. Sadiqa, Director, Radio Pakistan Quetta. During the discussion, it was agreed that IDSP’s programs will be broadcast through Radio Pakistan. In addition, success stories and impactful initiatives of IDSP will also be highlighted on air, helping to amplify IDSP’s work to a wider audience. Ms. Sadiqa and her team at Radio Pakistan expressed their agreement and willingness to collaborate with IDSP on this initiative.

01/09/2025

IDSP – Pakistan : Faculty and trainees from the Pearl Institute visited IDSP’s University of Community Development, where they had the opportunity to explore the campus and experience IDSP’s unique approach to sustainable practices in living and livelihood. During the visit, they discovered how IDSP applies “thinking outside the box” to create impactful solutions using limited resources and space. From organic vegetable farming to other self-sustaining initiatives, participants learned how small ideas can grow into meaningful enterprises that support communities and the environment. The group also attended an insightful lecture on climate change and engaged with IDSP’s efforts to reduce plastic pollution, one of today’s most pressing environmental challenges. For the trainees, the experience was both inspiring and practical. They left with valuable lessons on creativity, sustainability, and future business planning—equipped with ideas to apply in their own contexts.

30/08/2025

📣 Join Us on FM for a Special Radio Talk!
🌍 Balochistan's Vulnerability to Climate Change: Understanding the Risks & Building Resilience

📅 Date: Saturday, 30th August 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
📻 Broadcasting Live on: FM 101
🌐 Listen Live: www.radio.gov.pk/live-streaming

Is climate change really threatening Balochistan?
Are we ready to face rising heat, floods, and water shortages?

This special radio episode will unpack Balochistan’s climate crisis, explain why the province is so vulnerable, and discuss practical solutions to build a climate-resilient future.

🎤 Guest Speaker:
🔹 Professor Dr. Anila Zafar, Chairperson, Environmental Department, BUITEMS

🌟 Host:
🔹 Rabia, Senior Research Associate, IDSP

🔍 Discussion Highlights Include:
✅ Balochistan’s climate risks — droughts, floods, desertification
✅ Impact of climate change on health, agriculture, and livelihoods
✅ Why Balochistan is globally ranked as highly vulnerable
✅ How communities and youth can build resilience
✅ Role of policy, research, and collaboration in solutions
✅ Practical steps everyone can take to adapt and respond

🎧 Don’t miss this vital conversation for every student, farmer, policymaker, and citizen who wants to understand the climate challenge — and be part of the solution.

29/08/2025

IDSP – Pakistan: The Institute for Development Studies and Practices (IDSP) in collaboration with Beaconhouse School, Quetta organized an interactive learning session on “Climate Change and its Solutions”, facilitated by Syeda Ramsha from IDSP – Pakistan.
The session covered the following key areas:
• Understanding the science of greenhouse gases and global warming, and their direct impact on Pakistan’s climate challenges.
• Discussion on the Paris Agreement and Pakistan’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) Carbon Markets and Net-Zero.
• Introduction of practical mitigation and adaptation strategies for climate resilience.
The students of Beaconhouse actively participated, sharing meaningful solutions and innovative ideas such as renewable energy, afforestation, water management, and conservation practices.
Their enthusiasm highlighted the power of youth in driving climate action. At IDSP, we firmly believe that equipping young minds with knowledge and practical tools is essential to building a sustainable future for Pakistan and beyond.

28/08/2025

IDSP - Pakistan : IDSP organized the inauguration ceremony of the Government Girls Primary School, Killi Fazal, Hanna, Quetta, under the RSS&CR project, financially supported by the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF).
The chief guest of the ceremony was Elder (Malak) Akhtar Zaman Kakar, who inaugurated the school and highly appreciated the progress made in the infrastructure. He also assured his continued support for this initiative and for many more endeavors in the future.

22/08/2025

IDSP - Pakistan: Independence Day Celebration at Beaconhouse School. IDSP organized the Independence Day celebration at Beaconhouse School, Quetta, on 21st August 2025. The ceremony was structured into three sessions: A friendly football match between two teams. Speeches delivered by students on the significance of Independence Day. A tree plantation activity, where students and teachers planted trees as a commitment to a greener and better future. This program was financially supported by the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) and received implementation support from Beaconhouse School, Quetta.
The students actively participated and thoroughly enjoyed the sessions. In their feedback, they expressed appreciation for the event and recommended that such activities should be organized more frequently, as they provide opportunities for engagement in extracurricular learning and development.

22/08/2025

IDSP - Pakistan : The construction of the Government Boys School in Killi Shadaizai, Hanna Urak, is in progress with financial support from the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF). The progress and implementation are being facilitated by the Institute for Development Studies and Practices (IDSP).