Water wisdom: connecting science, communities and public responsibility

Water management reaches far beyond infrastructure. In Lahore and Karachi in 2022, Freedom Gate Pakistan brought together participants to explore how climate, governance, daily consumption and public participation shape the way water is used and shared.

Understanding the connections

The workshops, held in August and December, drew on the expertise of Dr. S. Aamir Hameed and Afia Salam. Sessions connected the hydrological cycle with climate pressures, public health, development priorities and the needs of vulnerable communities.

Putting learning into practice

Participants examined their water footprints, discussed integrated water-resource management and worked in teams on water-safety plans. The exercises encouraged them to connect technical ideas with local circumstances and consider whose knowledge and needs are represented in decision-making.

Opening the public conversation

An evening discussion in Lahore, moderated by Waqar Rizvi with Afia Salam and filmmaker Wajahat Malik, explored storytelling and public awareness. The workshops form an early strand of the environmental learning and community dialogue that FGP carries forward today.

In pictures

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