During the reporting period, Sindh Community Foundation (SCF) strengthened its global advocacy engagement through participation in the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) held in Brazil. Executive Director Javed Hussain and Manager Economic Empowerment Hira Arain represented SCF at the global climate summit, contributing to international dialogues on climate justice, inclusive development, and gender-responsive adaptation.

Throughout COP30, SCF actively engaged in high-level sessions and side events focusing on decent work and just transition, economic and social resilience, youth leadership, environmental sustainability, gender and climate justice, and climate-resilient livelihoods. These engagements provided an important platform to share grassroots experiences from Sindh and to connect local climate realities with global policy discourse.

At the Pakistan Pavilion, SCF showcased its flagship initiatives, including climate justice for women cotton workers, climate-safe workplaces, women-led trade unions, community-based disaster risk reduction, and the Women’s Economic Empowerment Fund (WEEF). SCF also shared its annual achievements and community-driven adaptation models with policymakers, donors, and development partners.

SCF acknowledges the support of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Government of Pakistan, for facilitating participation through the allocation of an official overflow badge. During the Pavilion sessions, SCF representatives interacted with Ms. Aisha Humera Chaudhry, Secretary, Ministry of Climate Change, and engaged with representatives from the Government of Punjab, including acknowledgment of initiatives under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.

In addition, SCF held strategic discussions with Aisha Jamshaid, Country Representative; Matthew (Global Director, WHH); and Azmat Shahi, Coordinator of the START Network Pakistan, exploring collaboration opportunities in climate resilience, humanitarian preparedness, and women-centered adaptation initiatives.

SCF’s presence at COP30 reinforced its commitment to advocating for gender-responsive climate financing, promoting just transition for informal women workers, and expanding partnerships that strengthen climate-resilient livelihoods. Participation in COP30 amplified the voices of women agricultural workers and climate-vulnerable communities of Sindh at the global stage.