Climate Change & Environmental Justice

Pakistan is confronting severe environmental degradation and adverse effects of climate change. SCF has designed comprehensive programs to mitigate environmental degradation and climate change effects through action research, capacity building and awareness campaigning in Sindh province.

SCF has addressed the issues of deforestation and climate change through launching action research on socio-economic impact of deforestation in District Matiari and awareness campaigns of reforestation and tree plantation among school children and communities in 12 villages. SCF has launched climate change awareness campaigns and trained 40 youth leaders for environmental activism in Hyderabad district.

SCF has undertaken project Building New Constituencies for Women's RH: Climate change and Health (Pakistan) Research and Advocacy, conducting a scoping study on impact of climate change on women's health in Sindh. SCF formed a CSOs Alliance on Climate Change and Health and trained more than 22 CSOs across the country on climate change and health impacts.

SCF is implementing climate justice for women cotton workers, providing awareness on climate change adaptation and preparedness, and developing leadership capacity of 20 women leaders leading trade unions of cotton workers in district Matiari.

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Climate Literacy & Safety for Women Agriculture Workers

SCF has launched climate literacy campaigns targeting rural women agriculture workers who are on the forefront of climate change impacts. SCF has reached 500 women cotton workers and increased their knowledge on climate change and adaptive measures. SCF has designed and introduced localized climate safety kits and eco-friendly sheds as climate change adaptation measures.

Under the project "Advancing Labour Rights of Women Cotton Workers in Rising Temperature and Climate Change Impacts in Sindh," supported by AVPN, 1,000 women received Climate Safety Kits. Each kit included reusable water bottle, protective clothing, sun hat, durable shoes, gloves, socks, mask, ORS, and povidone. SCF installed 50 eco-friendly shades in 30 villages, providing safe resting spaces for over 2,500 women agricultural workers.

Reported impact: 50% reduction in heatstroke cases; 80% decrease in snake bite incidents; improved energy and hydration; enhanced confidence and dignity at the workplace.

Green Housing & Climate-Smart Livestock Management

SCF has trained 30 women artisans in climate-responsive green housing construction techniques, including bamboo-based housing structures and cool housing design. Participants were also trained in building low-cost, fuel-efficient, smokeless stoves that reduce indoor air pollution and lower firewood consumption.

SCF conducted Climate-Smart Livestock Management Training, reaching 121 women farmers in practical strategies for managing livestock sustainably in the face of climate change. Topics included sustainable livestock practices, improved feeding and fodder management, water conservation, animal disease prevention, and climate-resilient shelter design. SCF facilitated vaccination of over 2,000 animals across Matiari, Sanghar, and Thatta districts.

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Pakistan Youth Leadership Initiative (PYLI)

Implemented by SCF with support of British Council Pakistan, PYLI is designed to empower youth in climate-vulnerable regions of Sindh as leaders in environmental protection and climate change adaptation. The project engages young women and men aged 18–24 from rural and semi-urban communities across Thatta, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, and Matiari.

To date, PYLI has successfully trained 810 youth through 12 intensive leadership workshops. Two young environmental leaders trained under this project were honored with Youth Recognition Awards by the Prime Minister of Pakistan for their outstanding efforts in climate leadership and community engagement.

SCF has also formed the Youth Action Network for Climate Change and Environment (YANCCE), reaching 100 young volunteers in Hyderabad, committed to climate change activism and nurturing youth leadership.

Renewable Energy & Urban Environmental Sustainability

SCF employs renewable energy solutions to provide electricity to underserved rural communities. These solutions include solar power-based water access, electrifying homes, schools, and clinics. SCF provided solar panels to 7 flood-affected women-headed households in District Matiari.

SCF is implementing urban environmental sustainability programs through waste management in Hyderabad and Karachi. SCF trained 60 young community members and engaged them in awareness campaigns for effective waste management. Six groups installed recycling waste bins at six locations across Hyderabad. SCF conducted 30 youth-led sessions targeting 800 young people and communities.

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