Dr. Memduh Ünal, Director of Programmes, Islamic Organization for Food Security (#IOFS), delivered an insightful presentation on “Optimizing the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (#WEFE) Nexus for Climate-Resilient Agriculture” at the #ANSO-#COMSATS-#TWAS International Conference. The discourse focused on integrated management of water, energy, agriculture & ecosystems, emphasizing that sustainable food security requires context-specific solutions, efficient resource utilization & coordinated policy frameworks. Addressing the challenges of groundwater depletion and competing resource demands, Dr. Ünal explored the role of responsible irrigation practices, digital technologies & informed decision-making in strengthening agricultural resilience. Building on IOFS initiatives in Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 & Uzbekistan 🇺🇿, Dr. Ünal advocated greater technical cooperation, knowledge exchange & joint pilot initiatives, recognizing Pakistan 🇵🇰 as an important partner in advancing #SouthSouthCooperation and sustainable food systems. #IDSSD #ScienceDecade #FoodSecurity #ClimateResilience #SustainableAgriculture @TWASnews @IOFS_Official @ZakariaNafees

Dr. H.P.P.S. Somasiri, Additional Director General (Technical Services), Industrial Technology Institute (#ITI), Sri Lanka 🇱🇰, shared Sri Lanka's innovative approach to sustainable agro-industrial development during a Technical Session of the #ANSO-#COMSATS-#TWAS International Conference. Focusing on the “Central Cinnamon Processing Facility with Zero Waste and Biomass Energy,” Dr. Somasiri outlined a pilot initiative integrating modern processing technologies, biomass energy recovery & #ZeroWaste practices to improve the quality and economic value of Ceylon cinnamon. Developed in collaboration with the University of Ruhuna, the proposed facility aims to benefit over 100 smallholder farmers, promote value-added production & strengthen export opportunities through a public-private partnership model. The initiative demonstrates the potential of #CircularEconomy approaches, technological innovation & industry-academia collaboration in advancing resource-efficient agriculture, rural livelihoods & sustainable industrial development. #IDSSD #ScienceDecade #SustainableAgriculture #RenewableEnergy #SouthSouthCooperation @itisrilanka

Prof. Dr. Jibin Sun, Chairperson COMSATS Coordinating Council & Director, Systems Biology Research Center, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (TIB-CAS) 🇨🇳, delivered an insightful presentation on “Biomanufacturing for a Sustainable Planet” at the #ANSO-#COMSATS-#TWAS International Conference. Prof. Sun shed light on the growing potential of #Biomanufacturing as a sustainable alternative to conventional industrial processes, demonstrating how living cells, synthetic biology & #AI-enabled technologies can transform renewable feedstocks and CO₂ into food, medicines, fuels & other valuable products, while reducing environmental footprints. Sharing achievements of the COMSATS Joint Center for Industrial Biotechnology (#CCIB), established in partnership with TIB-CAS, he cited 6 joint research groups, 17 publications, 6 patents & 192 researchers trained, along with collaborative initiatives involving Pakistan 🇵🇰, Iran 🇮🇷, Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 & Egypt 🇪🇬. Prof. Sun advocated stronger scientific partnerships, investment & industrial-scale deployment of biotechnology to enable developing countries to advance a sustainable, bio-based #economy. #IDSSD #ScienceDecade #IndustrialBiotechnology #Bioeconomy #SouthSouthCooperation #SustainableDevelopment @TWASnews @ZakariaNafees

Mr. Muhammad Ismail Khan, Risk Assessment & GIS Specialist, National Disaster Management Authority (@ndmapk), Pakistan 🇵🇰, addressed the #ANSO-#COMSATS-#TWAS International Conference on “Beyond the Limits: Planetary Boundaries and the Future of Earth.” He drew attention to the growing environmental crisis, noting that humanity has exceeded 7 of the 9 planetary boundaries, with interconnected implications for climate stability, biodiversity, water & food security. Referring to #Pakistan's vulnerability to floods, droughts, extreme temperatures & glacier-related hazards, he emphasized the importance of geospatial risk assessments, multi-hazard early-warning systems & climate-resilient infrastructure. Mr. Ismail called for translating global scientific evidence into localized, actionable strategies through risk-informed development planning, anticipatory action & evidence-based policymaking to strengthen environmental resilience. #IDSSD #ScienceDecade #PlanetaryBoundaries #DRR #ClimateResilience #SustainableDevelopment @ndmapk

The 3-day ANSO-COMSATS-TWAS International Conference on “A Sustainable Future for All Living Species on Planet Earth” was inaugurated in Islamabad 🇵🇰 on 13 October 2026. Organized by #COMSATS in collaboration with #ANSO & #TWAS_UNESCO, with support from the University of Trieste, the Conference is an official activity of the UNESCO-led #IDSSD 2024–2033. The Opening Ceremony was graced by Hon. Mr. Shahid Baloch, Chairperson of the COMSATS Consultative Committee & Federal Secretary, Ministry of Science & Technology 🇵🇰, as Chief Guest, alongside Hon. Prof. Dr. Jibin Sun, Chairperson of the COMSATS Coordinating Council 🇨🇳, Ambassadors and diplomats from Italy 🇮🇹, Azerbaijan 🇦🇿, Nigeria 🇳🇬, Jordan 🇯🇴, Tunisia 🇹🇳, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰, Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 & Sudan 🇸🇩, and distinguished scientists, policymakers, researchers & scholars. The Conference brings together international participants from Pakistan 🇵🇰, Tanzania 🇹🇿, Niger 🇳🇪, The Gambia 🇬🇲, Mali 🇲🇱, Bangladesh 🇧🇩, Senegal 🇸🇳, Lesotho 🇱🇸, Chad 🇹🇩, Italy 🇮🇹, Morocco 🇲🇦, Kazakhstan 🇰🇿, Türkiye 🇹🇷, Benin 🇧🇯, Ghana 🇬🇭, Iran 🇮🇷, China 🇨🇳 & Sri Lanka 🇱🇰, fostering international scientific cooperation, knowledge exchange & sustainable development. #ScienceForSustainability #SouthSouthCooperation #ScienceDecade

Chairperson COMSATS Consultative Committee & Federal Secretary, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of Pakistan 🇵🇰, Mr. Shahid Iqbal Baloch, graced the Opening Ceremony of the #ANSO-#COMSATS-#TWAS International Conference as Chief Guest. In his inaugural address, he drew attention to the growing challenges of climate change, water scarcity, biodiversity loss, food insecurity & ecosystem degradation, emphasizing the need for integrated, science-driven approaches to sustainable development. Advocated the importance of equitable access to scientific knowledge, emerging technologies & capacity building for developing countries, calling for stronger #SciencePolicyDialogue, evidence-based governance & #international partnerships to translate scientific research into practical solutions. Commending COMSATS, ANSO & TWAS for convening the Conference, he reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to #ScienceDiplomacy, inclusive scientific cooperation & collective action towards a sustainable and resilient future. #IDSSD #ScienceDecade #SouthSouthCooperation #SustainableDevelopment

Highlights | ANSO-COMSATS-TWAS International Conference 2026 🌍 A reflection of three productive days of intellectual engagement, insightful deliberations & shared perspectives on the future of our planet. 🔬 The Conference underscored the vital role of science, technology & innovation in addressing interconnected global challenges, with particular emphasis on translating scientific knowledge into practical solutions for sustainable development. The highlights capture the spirit of scientific collaboration, collective responsibility & our shared commitment to a sustainable future for all living species. 🌱 #COMSATS #ANSO #TWAS #IDSSD #ScienceDecade #SouthSouthCooperation

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As part of the exposure visits organized in connection with the ANSO-COMSATS-TWAS International Conference on “A Sustainable Future for All Living Species on Planet Earth,” the international delegation visited the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), 🇵🇰, to gain insights into Pakistan’s disaster preparedness, emergency response, and disaster risk management capabilities. The delegation visited the state-of-the-art National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), where it was briefed on the Centre’s operational capabilities, technology-enabled monitoring systems, real-time information sharing, and coordination mechanisms for effective disaster preparedness and response. The visit highlighted the importance of integrated early warning systems, timely information sharing, and institutional coordination in strengthening disaster risk reduction (#DRR) and building resilience against climate and disaster-related challenges. #ScienceDecade #IDSSD #ScienceForThePeople #SouthSouthCooperation #ScienceForASustainableFuture #ANSO #COMSATS #TWAS @TWASnews @ndmapk

During the visit to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the international delegation of the ANSO-COMSATS-TWAS Conference also visited the Next Generation Technologies (NGT) Centre and the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM). The delegates were introduced to the role of emerging technologies, innovative approaches, and institutional capacity building in advancing disaster preparedness, risk assessment, and disaster management capabilities. The engagement provided an opportunity to explore how scientific knowledge, technological innovation, and research-based approaches can contribute to more effective disaster risk reduction (#DRR), while fostering international knowledge exchange and potential avenues for scientific and institutional #collaboration. #ScienceDecade #IDSSD #ScienceForThePeople #SouthSouthCooperation #ScienceForASustainableFuture #ANSO #COMSATS #TWAS @TWASnews @ndmapk

As part of the ANSO–COMSATS–TWAS International Conference on “A Sustainable Future for All Living Species on Planet Earth,” the international delegation visited @CUIofficial , a COMSATS Centre of Excellence in 🇵🇰, during the exposure visits organized in connection with the Conference. The delegation was warmly received by the Rector CUI, Prof Dr Raheel Qamar. During the visit, Prof Dr Sajjad A. Madni, Controller of Examinations, briefed the delegates on the university’s academic and research strengths, advanced IT infrastructure, institutional achievements, and national and international rankings. The interaction provided an opportunity for the international delegates to gain insights into CUI’s contributions to higher education, scientific research, technological advancement, and capacity building in Pakistan. #ScienceDecade #IDSSD #ScienceForThePeople #SouthSouthCooperation #ScienceForASustainableFuture #ANSO #COMSATS #TWAS @TWASnews

The visit to @cuiofficial also included a tour of the CUI #ArtGallery, showcasing the university’s engagement with art and architecture alongside #science, #technology, and other #academic disciplines, reflecting its multidisciplinary approach to education, research, and innovation. The exposure visit provided a valuable opportunity for the international delegation to learn more about Pakistan’s evolving research and higher education landscape, exchange perspectives on scientific and academic development, and explore potential avenues for strengthening institutional linkages and international #collaboration.

#COMSATS warmly welcomed international delegates of the ANSO-COMSATS-TWAS Conference on “A Sustainable Future for All Living Species on Planet Earth” to Islamabad. The delegation brought together representatives from Iran 🇮🇷 , Benin 🇧🇯 , Italy 🇮🇹 ,China 🇨🇳 , Morocco 🇲🇦 , Ghana 🇬🇭 , Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 , Türkiye 🇹🇷 , Lesotho 🇱🇸 , Niger 🇳🇪 , Mali 🇲🇱 , Senegal 🇸🇳 , Bangladesh 🇧🇩 , Chad 🇹🇩 and Tanzania🇹🇿 .

As part of the Conference’s side activities, the delegation visited the COMSATS Secretariat and met with Executive Director COMSATS, Amb Dr @ZakariaNafees. Discussions focused on strengthening regional #collaboration, mobilizing resources, and leveraging institutional expertise to advance meaningful joint initiatives for sustainable development. #ScienceDecade #IDSSD #ScienceForThePeople #SouthSouthCooperation #ScienceForASustainableFuture #ANSO #COMSATS #TWAS @TWASnews

COMSATS, in collaboration with its partners, convened the second webinar of its Regional Webinar Series, titled “Ethics of Science and Technology” 🧪, with over 70 participants joining virtually. The #webinar featured remarks from the Chief of the Office & Representative of @UnescoPakistan, President of @ECO4Science, and Executive Director of @COMSATS_en. Speaking on the occasion, ED COMSATS, Amb. Dr @ZakariaNafees, highlighted that #ethics can't be treated as an afterthought once a technology has been developed and deployed. He stressed the need to integrate ethical considerations throughout the innovation cycle, from #research and design to deployment - for the regulation and assessment of societal impact. The technical session brought together Dr. Mehdi Sabooripour, UNESCO Chair for Human Rights, Peace and Democracy, Shahid Beheshti University 🇮🇷; Prof. Dr. Adel Smeda, Expert, Science & Environment Sector, @ICESCO_En 🇲🇦; and Prof. Dr. Zabta Khan Shinwari, Vice Chancellor, @fuuastofficial 🇵🇰. Key topics included: ✅ advancing #ScienceDiplomacy ✅promoting responsible Innovation ✅ South-South frameworks for ethical science ✅ building ethical & inclusive tech ecosystems ✅ criminal responsibility in the age of AI ✅ ethics of emerging technologies ✅ UNESCO’s approach to the ethics of S&T ✅ transparency, accountability & public participation The webinar: ✅ strengthened understanding of ethical approaches to STI ✅ identified opportunities for collaboration & capacity-building ✅ facilitated regional #dialogue & #knowledge exchange on responsible #research & #innovation #UNESCO #COMSATS #ECOSF #IDSSD #ScienceDecade #Science #SouthSouthCooperation

𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐎-𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐒-𝐓𝐖𝐀𝐒 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 “𝐀 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡” Dr. Khurram Lalani, Resources Future 🇵🇰, through his presentation, “Becoming #Earth”, will highlight the need to rethink our relationship with the planet 🌍 and move towards more #sustainable and #resilient futures. We look forward to his valuable insights and contribution to the Conference.

COMSATS has officially commenced its joint UNESCO-COMSATS-ECOSF Regional Webinar Series with the first webinar on “UNESCO Initiatives on #Bioethics and #HumanRights” , virtually attended by over 60 participants. The webinar featured welcome & opening remarks by the Representative of #UNESCO in 🇵🇰, H.E. Dr. Fuad Pashayev, and Dr. Dafna Feinholz, Chief, Bioethics & Ethics of Science & Technology Section, UNESCO HQs. Heads of the organizing partners, Amb Dr. @ZakariaNafees, Executive Director #COMSATS, and Prof. Syed Komail Tayebi, President #ECOSF, also addressed the participants. Key messages from the webinar included: ✅ Science should respect and support communities ✅ Technology itself is not the issue; how we develop and use it matters ✅ A balance between innovation and individual rights, privacy and informed consent is essential ✅ The challenge is to translate ethical principles into meaningful practices and institutional mechanisms The technical session featured Dr. Ehsan Shamsi Gooshki, Coordinator, Medical Ethics Program, Monash University 🇦🇺; Dr. Ali Moosavi Movahedi, UNESCO Chair on Interdisciplinary Research in Diabetes, University of Tehran 🇮🇷; and Prof. Dr. Ramla Shahid, Director ORIC, Kohsar University Murree 🇵🇰. The session explored: ✅ Ethical issues in North-South research collaborations and the social value of research ✅ The connection between bioethics, nature and sustainable development ✅ Research ethics, responsible science and science for communities The discussions highlighted the importance of embedding ethics in science and ensuring that scientific progress and its applications remain responsible, inclusive and people-centred. #UNESCO #COMSATS #ECOSF #IDSSD #ScienceDecade #Science #SouthSouthCooperation

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COMSATS and the Yemen National Academy of Young Scientists (YEM-SCI) signed an #MOU for cooperation in #STI, #CapacityBuilding & #ScientificResearch. Ambassadors Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of Yemen 🇾🇪, Jordan 🇯🇴, Palestine 🇵🇸 & and senior diplomats of Sri Lanka 🇱🇰, Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 along with representatives of international organizations. Dr. Ahmed M. Othman, Deputy President, #YEMSCI, and other YEM-SCI officials also joined the ceremony virtually. Speaking on the occasion, Amb Dr @ZakariaNafees, ED COMSATS, highlighted the importance of South-South scientific cooperation & creating opportunities for young scientists towards a #SustainableFuture. The Ambassador of 🇾🇪 to 🇵🇰, H.E. Mr. Mohammed Motahar Alashabi, also emphasized the importance of strengthening scientific & institutional ties between 🇵🇰 and 🇾🇪 and lauded the COMSATS efforts. The MoU opens new avenues for research collaboration, scientific exchange and capacity building for young Yemeni scientists. #COMSATS #YEMSCI #SouthSouthCooperation