Why Climate Change should be everyone's concern | Maha Qasim | TEDxKarachi Grammar School

Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it’s happening now, affecting ecosystems, economies, and human health worldwide. In this compelling TEDx talk, environmental engineer and policy expert Maha Qasim takes us on a journey through the stark realities of climate change, its accelerating impacts, and why urgent collective action is needed.

From the spread of mosquito-borne diseases like Chikungunya to the alarming shift of the Amazon rainforest from a carbon sink to a carbon source, Maha highlights the tipping points we are fast approaching. She reflects on how, over the past two decades, the conversation has shifted from climate skepticism to undeniable, catastrophic consequences—yet meaningful global action still lags behind.

Drawing inspiration from the success of the Montreal Protocol, which reversed ozone depletion, Maha remains committed to finding solutions. Her experience—spanning roles at Masdar City, Engro’s climate-resilient village, and polio eradication efforts with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation—has led her to establish *Zero-Point Partners*, an initiative focused on accelerating Pakistan’s green transition and climate resilience.

In her call to action, she urges youth worldwide, particularly in the Global South, to mobilize through the *Global Youth Leadership Center (GYLC)* and demand urgent climate action. This talk is a powerful reminder that climate change affects us all, and only through global cooperation can we hope to build a sustainable future.
Maha Qasim is a trailblazer in sustainable business practices and an advocate for eco-friendly solutions in Pakistan. She is dedicated to empowering communities to embrace sustainability and make choices that positively impact the environment and future generations. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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