Special Edition Of Pride Of KP Awards To Honour Climate Change Makers Announced

PESHAWAR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 18th Jul, 2025) A special edition of the Pride of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Awards to exclusively recognize the province’s most impactful climate change makers was announced here Friday.

Organized by Metrix Pakistan in collaboration with the Youth Affairs Department, this dedicated ceremony aims to highlight individuals and organisations from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, resilience, and innovation in combating climate change.

The awards will be conferred during a special session of the upcoming Metrix Pakistan Youth Summit 7th Edition, scheduled to take place in Haripur this August.

The nomination process has officially begun, with forms available on the official portal: www.prideofkp.pk.

Speaking to media representatives, Hassan Nisar, founder of the Pride of KP Awards and CEO Metrix Pakistan remarked, “this is not part of our routine awards Calendar.

This is a special tribute to those who are on the frontlines of the climate crisis. Their stories matter, and we believe it is time the province stands behind their work with recognition and renewed commitment.”

He added that the awards will focus on sectors including community-based environmental activism, sustainable agriculture, forest conservation, and youth-led climate policy initiatives.

“From remote villages to urban centres, climate resilience is being shaped by passionate individuals. This ceremony is designed to bring those unsung efforts into the spotlight,” he added.

Only five individuals will be selected for this special recognition. Interested candidates or nominators may write to [email protected] for details regarding the submission process.

Metrix Pakistan, in its official statement, said: “This one-time special ceremony reflects our urgency to centre climate justice in public discourse. The awardees will not only be honoured — they will also be invited to lead sessions at the summit, encouraging replication of their models across the province.”

Widely regarded as a leading youth empowerment platform in the region, the Pride of KP Awards have previously recognised excellence across health, education, arts, and civic engagement.

This special climate-focused edition, however, marks a significant expansion of the programme’s mission into the environmental domain.