Lahore: The Continuing Engineering Education and Training Center at the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore hosted a seminar focused on empowering engineering students with open air quality data. The event, organized in collaboration with the University of the Punjab's Institute of Energy and Environmental Engineering, WWF-Pakistan, and the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago, aimed to equip students with tools for science-driven actions against air pollution.
According to University of Engineering and Technology, the seminar titled "Unlocking Open Air Quality Data: Empowering Engineering Youth for Science-Driven Action" was held at the CERAD, UET Lahore. Trainers Dr. Zaeem Bin Babar and Ali Amjad guided participants through the use of open-access air quality data and demonstrated carbon footprint calculators to enhance understanding of environmental impacts and data-driven decision-making.
Prof. Dr. Amjad Hussain, Campus Coordinator of UET Lahore (New Campus), attended the seminar as the Chief Guest. He emphasized the significance of sustainability in industry and its impact on exports and employment. Dr. Hussain also addressed the need for understanding industrial sustainability tiers and evolving environmental standards.