Sustainable Development Solutions Network, Pakistan
In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly pledged to embark on a collective journey towards achieving a sustainable and resilient future by 2030. This vision was articulated through 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets, encompassing the well-being of people, the planet, and prosperity while ensuring that no one is left behind.
Leadership Council
The Leadership Council is a central pillar of SDSN Pakistan's governance structure. Comprising of eminent experts on sustainable development from diverse disciplines across Pakistan, the Council provides high-level guidance and strategic oversight to achieve the national node's objectives. Working in close collaboration with the host organization, IGHD, the Council acts as a catalyst, driving coordinated actions to advance the SDGs in Pakistan.
SDSN Pakistan Chair
Dr. Zulfiqar A. Bhutta
Distinguished University Professor and Director
Institute for Global Health and Development at Aga Khan University
Karachi
SDSN Pakistan Leadership Council Members
Dr. Abid Suleri
Executive Director
Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI)
Islamabad
Mr. Ali Tauqeer Sheikh
Principal Advisor
Planning Commission of Pakistan
Islamabad
Ms. Hadiqa Bashir
UN SDG Youth Leader and Humanitarian
Swat
Dr. Kauser Abdulla Malik
HEC Distinguished Professor & Dean of Postgraduate Studies
Forman Christian College
Lahore
Ms. Maha Qasim
Consultant, Environment and Social Impact
Karachi
Mr. Naseer Memon
General Manager, CSR, Public Affairs & Communications
Sindh Coal Engro Mining Company
Karachi
Dr. Nausheen Hafeeza Anwar
Professor and Network Director at Karachi Urban Lab
Institute of Business Administration (IBA)
Ms. Sara Hayat
Consultant & Lawyer
Climate Change and Policy
Lahore
Ms. Tabassum Adnan
Human Rights Activist
Founder and Chair
Swat
Mr. Zulfiqar Durrani
Provincial Representative and Head of Office
UNDP Sub-Office
Quetta
SDSN Pakistan Network Manager
Abbas Jaffer (SDSN Pakistan Network Manager)
Communications Manager
Institute for Global Health and Development at Aga Khan University
Karachi
Joining SDSN Pakistan
Who can join?
Membership in SDSN Pakistan is open to not-for-profit institutions, including universities, research institutions, foundations, and civil society groups, which conduct knowledge-generating activities such as research, analyses, and data collection. Member institutions should possess deep expertise in sustainable development and commit to dedicating a substantial part of their work to finding and implementing solutions for the SDGs. Applications from well-established institutions with over five years of operation are welcomed.
Click here to apply for membership. [Link to https://www.unsdsn.org/join-the-sdsn]
We look forward to welcoming like-minded institutions to join SDSN Pakistan on this transformative journey towards a sustainable and prosperous future for all.
SDSN Members
Contact Information
For inquiries or more information, please reach out to ighd@aku.edu
