ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2024
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 52,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2024 on 6,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 280+ campuses worldwide (just 5%) were selected to host the 4,000+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT AHMED YAR, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences | Islamabad, Pakistan | Advancing SDG 13, SDG 11, SDG 4, SDG 3, SDG 15, SDG 16, SDG 17 & UNAI 9
" I'm excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it offers a unique platform to amplify my efforts in addressing climate change and empowering youth. I do this work because I believe that our generation has the power and responsibility to create a sustainable future, and every action we take today can make a lasting impact on our planet. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: The PIEAS Green Initiative: Climate Advocacy and Action
The Project is a initiative designed to raise awareness about climate change and its impacts on Pakistan, the fifth most climate-vulnerable country globally. Conducted at the Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS), Islamabad, this project combined in-person and online workshops, seminars, and social media campaigns to educate youth and foster climate advocacy.
The project addressed critical challenges such as rising temperatures, glacial melting, and the devastating floods of 2022, which displaced millions of Pakistanis. Through interactive sessions, expert seminars, and innovative outreach strategies, the initiative equipped participants with knowledge about adaptation practices like renewable energy, afforestation, and water conservation.
By leveraging both physical engagement and digital platforms, the project reached over 1,500 individuals directly and extended its message to over 12,000 people through online campaigns. It empowered youth with actionable knowledge, built networks between students and policymakers, and laid the foundation for sustained climate resilience efforts. This serves as a model for integrating education, community action, and policy advocacy to tackle one of the most pressing issues of our time.
About the Millennium Fellow
Ahmed Yar is a dedicated Climate Change Activist and Social Welfare Worker from Pakistan. He is deeply engaged with several national and international organizations, including UNFCCC (YOUNGO), GIZ Germany, and UNICEF. As the Youth Representative on Climate Change for Pakistan, Ahmed is committed to raising awareness among the youth through workshops and seminars. His innovative ideas on climate mitigation and adaptation have earned him national recognition. Currently, he is leading efforts as the LCOY Organizer 2.0 in Pakistan, collaborating with multiple youth-led organizations to drive meaningful environmental change.
