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 honoured by the Nobel Sustainability Trust for her innovative use of technology to address climate change, air pollution, forest restoration, and wildlife conservation. The international foundation, founded in 2007, also extended an invitation for Ms Sharif to speak at the 2026 award ceremony and summit in Hong Kong.
The recognition underscores Punjab's adoption of digital platforms, real-time monitoring, and data-driven systems to manage air quality and smog, as well as forest and wildlife management. The province has intensified its efforts to track air pollution sources, enforce regulations, and enhance coordination among government agencies through advanced technology.
Nobel Sustainability Trust chairman Peter Nobel commended Punjab's forward-thinking approach to governance in a letter to Ms Sharif. The award comes at a critical time for Pakistan, as the province battles severe air pollution, especially during winter months in cities like Lahore. Environmental agencies are increasingly relying on monitoring technology and enforcement to tackle pollution stemming from transportation, industry, agriculture, and other sectors.
Ms Sharif, daughter of former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, assumed leadership of Punjab in 2024, marking a significant milestone in her political career.
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