ISLAMABAD: Shehersaaz conducted a Faculty Development Training at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) for faculty members of the Department of Accounting and Finance, focusing on the role of higher education in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The training explored practical approaches to integrating sustainability into higher education, including curriculum transformation, SDG mapping across existing courses, and incorporating sustainability into classroom teaching and learning.

The session provided faculty members with practical entry points to connect academic content and pedagogy with broader sustainability challenges, strengthening the role of educators in preparing students to contribute to a more resilient and sustainable society.

Participation certificates and jade plants were also distributed to faculty members as part of the session.

Through capacity-building initiatives such as these, Shehersaaz continues to support educational institutions in embedding sustainability into teaching and learning and advancing the SDGs through education.

Shehersaaz took a leading role at ICRE 2025 as the primary strategic partner and training lead, shaping conversations on climate resilience and inclusive urban development. Technical sessions led by Mr. Abdul Shakoor Sindhu addressed Pakistan’s climate vulnerabilities and low-cost adaptation solutions, while Ms. Almas Shakoor championed inclusive urban design at the “People-Centered Streets” panel, promoting safe and walkable public spaces for all.

Mr. Shakoor delivered an engaging session on the critical role of society and the state in building climate resilience, emphasizing collective responsibility, inclusive governance, and community-driven action. His session highlighted practical insights and policy-linked guidance, showing how empowered citizens and responsive institutions form the foundation of sustainable, future-ready communities.

The training program concluded with a meaningful closing ceremony led by Ms. Almas Shakoor, who appreciated participants’ efforts and distributed shields and hampers to teachers and students. Shehersaaz proudly celebrated the dedication of partners, educators, and young learners shaping a more informed, resilient, and climate-ready generation.