Pakistan’s UNESCO Chairs Strengthen Transdisciplinary Synergy in National Coordination Meeting
Throughout the proceedings, each Chair presented initiatives designed to tackle interconnected national priorities through cross-disciplinary synergy. In the domain of climate resilience and rural livelihoods, MNS University of Agriculture, Multan (MNSUAM) presented low-carbon farming research, Lal Sohanra Biosphere Reserve initiatives, and the SMALLPAK program empowering smallholder farmers, while COMSATS University Islamabad (Wah Campus) detailed hydrological modeling, water-quality assessment, and disaster-risk reduction strategies. Addressing digital transformation and ethical governance, Information Technology University (ITU) highlighted its work in cyber resilience, public-sector digital governance, and its AI for All course to expand equitable digital literacy across higher education.
Urban sustainability and cultural preservation converged in presentations by NED University, which showcased SDG 11-aligned urban resilience research, STEM outreach, and field documentation of living heritage in Tharparkar, alongside the National College of Arts (NCA), which focused on historic conservation and craft knowledge through the NCA Triennale 2025 and its JADEP platform while honoring the late Prof. Dr. Arfa Sayeda Zehra. Finally, bridging public health and creative inquiry, the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) at the University of Karachi presented its national thesis-support program assisting 174 young researchers alongside specialized training in molecular medicine, while BNU demonstrated how visual arts and design translate complex climate and technological data into accessible public stories via its Transdisciplinary Lab (T-Lab).
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