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​Sustainable Development Solutions Network, Pakistan

In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly pledged to embark on a collective journey towards achieving a sustainable and resilient future by 2030. This vision was articulated through 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets, encompassing the well-being of people, the planet, and prosperity while ensuring that no one is left behind.

Leadership Council

The Leadership Council is a central pillar of SDSN Pakistan's governance structure. Comprising of eminent experts on sustainable development from diverse disciplines across Pakistan, the Council provides high-level guidance and strategic oversight to achieve the national node's objectives. Working in close collaboration with the host organization, IGHD, the Council acts as a catalyst, driving coordinated actions to advance the SDGs in Pakistan.

SDSN Pakistan Chair

Dr. Zulfiqar A. Bhutta

Dr. Zulfiqar A. Bhutta

​Distinguished University Professor and Director
Institute for Global Health and Development at Aga Khan University
Karachi



SDSN Pakistan Leadership Council Members

Dr. Abid Suleri

Dr. Abid Suleri​

Executive Director

Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI)
Islamabad


Mr. Ali Tauqeer Sheikh

​Principal Advisor

Planning Commission of Pakistan
Islamabad


Ms. Hadiqa Bashir

Ms. Hadiqa Bashir

UN SDG Youth Leader and Humanitarian
Swat




Dr. Kauser Abdulla Malik

Dr. Kauser Abdulla Malik

​HEC Distinguished Professor & Dean of Postgraduate Studies

Forman Christian College
Lahore



Ms. Maha Qasim

Ms. Maha Qasim

​Consultant, Environment and Social Impact
Karachi




Mr. Naseer Memon

Mr. Naseer Memon

General Manager, CSR, Public Affairs & Communications
Sindh Coal Engro Mining Company
Karachi



Dr. Nausheen Hafeeza Anwar

Dr. Nausheen Hafeeza Anwar

Professor and Network Director at Karachi Urban Lab
Institute of Business Administration (IBA)




Ms. Sara Hayat

Ms. Sara Hayat

Consultant & Lawyer

Climate Change and Policy
Lahore



Ms. Tabassum Adnan

Ms. Tabassum Adnan

Human Rights Activist

Founder and Chair
Swat




Mr. Zulfiqar Durrani

Mr. Zulfiqar Durrani

Provincial Representative and Head of Office

UNDP Sub-Office
Quetta



SDSN Pakistan Network Manager

Abbas Jaffer

Abbas Jaffer (SDSN Pakistan Network Manager)​

Communications Manager
Institute for Global Health and Development at Aga Khan University
Karachi


Joining SDSN Pakistan​​

Who can join?

Membership in SDSN Pakistan is open to not-for-profit institutions, including universities, research institutions, foundations, and civil society groups, which conduct knowledge-generating activities such as research, analyses, and data collection. Member institutions should possess deep expertise in sustainable development and commit to dedicating a substantial part of their work to finding and implementing solutions for the SDGs. Applications from well-established institutions with over five years of operation are welcomed.

Click here to apply for membership. [Link to https://www.unsdsn.org/join-the-sdsn]

We look forward to welcoming like-minded institutions to join SDSN Pakistan on this transformative journey towards a sustainable and prosperous future for all.​


SDSN Members



​Contact Information

For inquiries or more information, please reach out to ighd@aku.edu​​​​