IDSP Film for Change

13/10/2025

08/10/2025

📣 Join Us on FM for a Special Radio Talk!
🔹 Carbon Budgeting through GIS: Tracking Emissions and Sinks in Changing Landscapes

🌍 Curious about how we can monitor our carbon footprint and manage emissions more effectively?
Join us for a thought-provoking radio discussion on carbon budgeting and how GIS technology helps track emissions and sinks in our changing landscapes.

📅 Date: Saturday, 11th October 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
📻 Broadcasting Live on: Radio Pakistan, FM 101
🌐 Listen Live: www.radio.gov.pk/live-streaming

🌟 Host: Rabia – Senior Research Associate, IDSP
🎤 Guest Speaker: Kinza Imtiaz – Research Associate, IDSP

🔍 Discussion Highlights:
✅ What is carbon budgeting, and why is it a key tool in climate action?
✅ How does carbon budgeting help control greenhouse gas emissions and build a low-carbon future?
✅ The link between carbon budgeting and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
✅ The role of GIS technology in planning, monitoring, and implementing carbon budgeting.
✅ How GIS-based land-use and ecosystem analysis strengthen sustainable resource management.

🚀 Whether you’re a student, policymaker, or climate enthusiast — this session will help you discover how data and technology can shape a sustainable, low-carbon future.

🎧 Tune in, listen live, and be part of the climate conversation!

07/10/2025

Architecture Program, Department of Visual Studies Hosts on IDSP’s University of Community Development, Karachi, October 7, 2025, Session is part of the conversation "Breaking Walls: Architecture for Dialogue & Change"— moderated by Architecture Program Coordinator Wajiha Siddiqui, featuring Safdar Hussain from The Institute for Development Studies and Practices (IDSP–Pakistan). During the engaging discussion, Mr. Hussain shared valuable insights on community development and its intersection with design, sustainability, and local livelihood practices through involving community in each part of the process. He elaborated on the comprehensive framework of IDSP’s University of Community Development, highlighting its innovative approach toward sustainable living and learning.
The session offered students and faculty an enriching opportunity to explore how design thinking can play a transformative role in addressing social challenges and fostering community empowerment. The Department expressed appreciation for Mr. Hussain’s contribution and emphasized the importance of such dialogues in bridging academic learning with real-world community practices. 📍 Venue: Architecture Program, Department of Visual Studies, University of Karachi 📅 Date: October 7, 2025

05/10/2025

IDSP – Institute for Development Studies & Practices with the Collaboration of Climate Change & Environment Department, Government of Balochistan.

We are proud to launch the "Environmental Sustainable Fellowship for girls" a unique initiative designed to empower :young female leaders , while working closely with the "Government of Balochistan" to create meaningful change.

This fellowship will provide:
✅ Mentorship from leading experts
✅ Opportunities for hands-on learning and field experience
✅ Support to strengthen leadership and innovation skills
✅ A platform to engage with communities and government stakeholders

At IDSP, we believe in building local capacities and investing in the next generation of "change-makers" who will shape a more sustainable and inclusive future for Balochistan and beyond.

📢 Applications are now open! We encourage passionate young leaders and women to apply and join us on this journey of learning, leadership, and impact.
👉 Send your CV and idea on the given email and contact number
[email protected]
+92 333 7856280

01/10/2025

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🌿 Strengthening Midwifery Leadership for Community Health 🌿 We recently concluded our "33rd Certificate Course for Community Midwives" under the Midwifery Leadership in Community Development Program, supported by UNICEF in collaboration with MCH IDSP-Pakistan. This workshop brought together pa...

27/09/2025

IDSP – Pakistan: Mr. Shahzeb Khan Kakar, Commissioner Quetta, visited the IDSP’s University of Community Development, Quetta. During his visit, he explored various IDSP initiatives focused on sustainable living and livelihood practices. The Commissioner also met with Dr. Quratulain Bakhteari, Founding Director of IDSP – Pakistan, along with faculty members, and appreciated the institution’s efforts in empowering communities through innovative and sustainable approaches.

24/09/2025

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22/09/2025

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