Pakistan's Maryam Nawaz Sharif recognised for tech-driven environmental efforts
The chief minister of Pakistan 's Punjab province, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has been recognised by the Nobel Sustainability Trust for efforts to use technology to tackle climate change, reduce air pollution , restore forests and conserve wildlife. The provincial government's media office said this week that the trust, an independent foundation established in Switzerland in 2007 by members of the…
Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the chief minister of Pakistan's Punjab province, has been honored by the Nobel Sustainability Trust for her innovative use of technology to address climate change, air pollution, deforestation, and wildlife conservation. The Nobel Sustainability Trust, a Swiss-based foundation founded in 2007, invited Ms Sharif to speak at their 2026 award ceremony in Hong Kong.
This recognition highlights Punjab's commitment to utilizing digital platforms, real-time monitoring, and data-driven systems for environmental management.
Punjab has been actively expanding its technology-based monitoring initiatives to tackle air quality issues, identify major emission sources, and enhance coordination among government agencies. Additionally, the province has implemented digital monitoring and remote surveillance systems for forest and wildlife management. Nobel Sustainability Trust Chairman Peter Nobel commended Punjab's adoption of technology-enabled governance in a communication to Ms Sharif.
The province of Punjab is currently grappling with severe air pollution, particularly in cities like Lahore, prompting environmental authorities to increasingly rely on monitoring technology and enforcement measures. These efforts aim to curb pollution from various sources such as transportation, industry, agriculture, and more. Ms Sharif, daughter of former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, assumed her role as Punjab's chief minister in 2024.
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