Mr. Bilal Anwar, Chief Executive Officer of the National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF), was welcomed as the Guest of Honour at the Pre-Local Conference of Youth in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, an event focused on empowering youth in addressing climate challenges. The gathering took place at the Governor House in Peshawar and brought together young leaders and stakeholders committed to building a climate-resilient Pakistan.
During his keynote address, Mr. Anwar highlighted the vital role young people play in disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation. He stressed the importance of institutional collaboration to strengthen Pakistan’s resilience to climate-related disasters and underscored NDRMF’s commitment to this cause.
Mr. Anwar outlined several key initiatives led by NDRMF, including innovative disaster risk financing, capacity-building programs, and community-driven projects aimed at equipping local populations to manage and reduce disaster risks. He placed particular emphasis on empowering youth through targeted training sessions, awareness campaigns, and leadership opportunities, ensuring that the next generation is prepared to take an active role in climate action.
The event underscored Mr. Anwar’s longstanding support for the National Youth Climate Change Conference (NYCCC) and its mission of promoting youth-led initiatives in combating climate change. Organizers expressed their gratitude for NDRMF’s continued partnership and support, recognizing its crucial contribution to fostering a more climate-resilient future for Pakistan.
