Climate Action Skills
Pakistan's First Online Climate Change Academy
7 Programs Delivered
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155 Alumni
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15 Guest Trainers
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Fees from Rs 650
Track Record
Courses We've Delivered
Seven cohort based programs to date, usually 10 weeks long, with participants engaged almost every day.
Completed
Completed
2nd Cohort
Diploma in Climate Activism
Higher standards, deeper learning, real results.
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Completed
2nd Cohort
Diploma in Climate Journalism
Advanced training in climate crisis communication.
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Completed
1st Cohort
Diploma in Climate Journalism
Training Pakistan's proactive climate reporters.
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Completed
1st Batch, 10 Weeks
Advanced Certificate in Climate Finance
Professional capacity building for a low-carbon economy.
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Running Now
1st Batch, 8 Weeks
Heatwave Resilience Masterclass
In its final assessment weeks now, leading to Heat Action Plan Developer and Manager certification.
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Completed
1st Batch, 5 Sessions
Climate Change for Everyone
A non-technical guide, open to any background.
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What's Next
Upcoming Courses
Pre-register free through one shared form. Every program is 90% funded: once your batch is confirmed, you'll get an email to secure your seat for just 10% of the course fee, with reminders before the deadline.
Confirming Registrations
Batch 2 · 89 Pre-Registered
Advanced Certificate in Climate Finance
Past 50. Confirmation invites going out now, batch expected late November.
90% funded · pay Rs 3,250 of Rs 32,500
38 of 50 Pre-Registered
Batch 1
Diploma in Climate Science for Non-Science People
Opens once 50 learners pre-register.
90% funded · pay Rs 650 of Rs 6,500
27 of 50 Pre-Registered
Batch 1
Climate and Environmental Awareness Management Program
Opens once 50 learners pre-register.
90% funded · pay Rs 1,750 of Rs 17,500
Pre-Registration Open
3rd Cohort
Diploma in Climate Journalism
Opens once 50 learners pre-register.
90% funded · pay Rs 650 of Rs 6,500
Pre-Registration Open
3rd Cohort
Diploma in Climate Activism
Opens once 50 learners pre-register.
90% funded · pay Rs 1,250 of Rs 12,500
Pre-Registration Open
Batch 2
Heatwave Resilience Masterclass
Opens once 50 learners pre-register.
90% funded · pay Rs 1,250 of Rs 12,500
Pre-Registration Open
New Program
Certificate Course in Environmental Sciences
Opens once 50 learners pre-register.
90% funded · pay Rs 2,750 of Rs 27,500
Pre-Registration Open
New Program
Carbon Markets A to Z
Opens once 50 learners pre-register.
90% funded · pay Rs 2,250 of Rs 22,500
Our Alumni
Meet the Graduates Already Putting Their Training to Work
These are graduates of Climate Action Skills, now working across government, NGOs, journalism, research and industry. Their guest trainers came from outside the classroom too, and you'll meet them further down the page.
FAO, Green Climate Fund
Dr. Nighat Ara
Gender Expert
Advanced Certificate in Climate Finance
"Strengthened my understanding of climate finance and its practical application."
World Bank Certified
Ali Bahar Bhatti
Environmental & Social Specialist
Diploma in Climate Activism
"A practical, well-structured experience connecting climate science with real-world tools."
Government of Sindh
Saeed Memon
Deputy Director, Information
Climate Finance & Journalism
"Turned climate finance and journalism from concepts into practical tools."
Financial Sector
Engr. Junaid Qaisar
Manager, EHS & Sustainability
Advanced Certificate in Climate Finance
"Practical insights that help translate climate concepts into doable strategies."
Doctors Without Borders
Tassawar Ali
International Mobile Staff
Diploma in Climate Journalism
"Strengthened my ability to craft awareness messages communities can act on."
Medecins Sans Frontieres
Sajid Khan
Lay Counselor Educator
Diploma in Climate Journalism
"Connected climate education with grassroots community work."
Climate & Social Activist
Yasir Hussain Abbasi
Community Development Professional
Diploma in Climate Activism
"Broadened my understanding of climate change and action."
Government of Sindh
Shabana Channa
Divisional Director, Information
Diploma in Climate Journalism
"Deepened my understanding of climate science, governance and policy."
RYK Distillery
Engr. Nafees Khanzada
DGM Operations
Diploma in Climate Journalism
"Helped me lead my company's ISCC certification process with confidence."
PMAS Arid Agri. University
Muhammad Arish Saleem
PhD Scholar
Diploma in Climate Activism
"Valuable for connecting policy, research and community action."
University of South Wales, UK
Shazia Ihsan
Master's Student, Renewable Energy
Diploma in Climate Activism
"Helped turn my commitment to climate action into scalable impact."
University of Karachi
Maheen Khan
Urdu Writer and Blogger
Diploma in Climate Journalism
"A clearer understanding of climate change and its relevance to journalism."
NUTECH University
Asim Iqbal
Junior Research Officer
Diploma in Climate Activism
"Built actionable knowledge on climate and technology, and useful networks."
Int'l Islamic University
Fatima Ashraf
Environmental Scientist
Climate Activism & Climate Finance
"Connected global climate challenges with real-world solutions."
NUST
Nimra Dawood
Social Development Researcher
Diploma in Climate Activism
"Writing a white paper helped me connect theory with real life."
Progressive Climate Foundation
Safia Kulsum
Provincial Climate Lead
Diploma in Climate Activism
"Strengthened my ability to turn experience into youth-led climate action."
Development Studies
Asiya Idrees
MS Student
Diploma in Climate Activism
"My favourite part was the group project, learning from my peers."
Sustainability Consulting
Tufail Zubedi
Environmental Sustainability Consultant
Advanced Certificate in Climate Finance
"One of the most worthwhile learning experiences I've had."
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18 of 155 alumni across 4 programs.
Affiliations are shown for identification only and do not imply institutional endorsement.
Faculty
Our Guest Trainers
Every cohort brings in specialists from outside Climate Action Skills, practitioners, policy advisors, scientists and journalists who teach from real institutional and field experience.
Dr. Muhammad Rafiq
Member Climate Finance, Pakistan Climate Change Authority
Advanced Certificate in Climate Finance
Afia Salam
Climate Communication Expert
Diploma in Climate Journalism, Cohort 2
Dr. Uzma Aleem
Lecturer, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Diploma in Climate Journalism, Cohort 2
Uneeba Waqar
Senior Broadcast Journalist, Environment and Climate Change
Diploma in Climate Journalism, Cohort 2
Shahid Lutfi
Senior Environmental Consultant, Member Sindh Environmental Protection Council
Diploma in Climate Activism, Cohort 2
Habib Jan, Ph.D.
Senior Policy Advisor, TWAS-AAAS Science Diplomat
Diploma in Climate Activism, Cohort 2
Hamid Sarfraz
Public Policy and Government Expert
Diploma in Climate Activism, Cohort 2
Dr. Muhammad Farrukh
Director, Institute of Environmental Sciences, University of Karachi
Diploma in Climate Activism, Cohort 2
Rafiul Haq
Ecologist, Deforestation/Afforestation Expert
Diploma in Climate Activism, Cohort 2
Muhammad Shayan Azmat
Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction Expert
Diploma in Climate Activism, Cohort 2
Engr Asad Mehmood
Energy Expert and Climate Change Specialist
Diploma in Climate Journalism, Cohort 1
Dr. Parvaiz Naeem
Development Consultant, RE, Environment and Climate Change Expert
Diploma in Climate Journalism, Cohort 1
Shabina Faraz
Senior Environmental Journalist
Diploma in Climate Journalism, Cohort 1
Mashhood Siddiqui
Circular Economy and Regenerative Agriculture Expert
Diploma in Climate Activism, Cohort 1
Dr. Kishan Chand Mukwana
Dean, Environment & Chemical Engineering, QUEST, Nawabshah
Diploma in Climate Activism, Cohort 1
Disclaimer
The courses offered here are designed to provide working professionals and students with practical climate education that may be missing from their formal education. The program follows a “retrofit” approach, introducing climate education across relevant areas to help address this gap. Participation in or completion of any course does not constitute or imply any assurance or guarantee of employment, promotion, funding, scholarship, admission, or any other professional or financial outcome.