Dear LUMS Community,

We are excited to invite you to a landmark series of sessions at LUMS in collaboration with the Lahore Biennale's Climate Congress! This event brings together engaging panel discussions and a collateral art exhibition, underscoring LUMS’ commitment to climate action and its role in driving essential conversations on urgent environmental issues.

Join us for an inspiring mix of art, discussion, and critical reflection to raise awareness of the global climate crisis, which profoundly impacts Pakistan.

Exhibition: Lamenting the Beloved City or Pledging Devotion Afresh?
Immerse yourself in this thought-provoking showcase of works. Curated by Dr. Nadhra Shahbaz Khan, Associate Professor of Art and Architectural History at LUMS, the exhibition invites viewers to reflect on the environmental and social impacts of urbanisation.

November 6, 2024
5 - 7:30 pm
First Floor, Academic Block, LUMS

Panel: Urban Ecologies – Infrastructures and Lived Realities
Explore how urban infrastructure shapes our environmental future. In this session, Dr. Maryam Ibrahim, Assistant Professor at LUMS, will moderate a discussion on social networks, water (ine)quality, and the everyday modalities of being and belonging in Lahore.

November 6, 2024
6:15 pm
SS Auditorium, LUMS

Panel: Climate Narratives: Storytelling, Advocacy, and Environmental Justice
How does the climate crisis influence South Asian storytelling? Moderated by Dr. Sana Khosa, Assistant Professor at LUMS, this panel will explore discussions on literature and advocacy in driving action on climate issues, emphasising the impact of stories on environmental justice.

November 8, 2024
5:30 pm
NIB Auditorium, LUMS

We look forward to welcoming you!