Risham Waseem
Climate Communicator • Community Mobilizer • Digital Storyteller
I am a climate communicator, community mobilizer, and digital storyteller, originally from Pakistan, currently based in London.
I have over a decade long experience of working in the development sector, specifically specialising in innovative communication and advocacy campaigns designed to engage local communities and facilitate civic action. I am the founder of Climateabad, an initiative to bring together Climate Education, Adaptation, and Action for our fellow Brown People in the Global South.
Organizations & Campaigns Founded & Led
Climateabad
FounderIndigenously adapted climate action and research
An initiative to bring together Climate Education, Adaptation, and Action for our fellow Brown People in the Global South.
The Climate Wedding
Pioneering CampaignPakistan’s first (and only) climate change-themed wedding
A pioneering cultural initiative blending zero-waste celebrations, climate advocacy, and conscious living.
Cleaner Greener East London
Project CoordinatorLocal climate action in East London (Paint the Change)
Leading participatory arts, community workshops, and environmental discourse across East London.
Maati TV
Former DirectorPakistan's first web-based interactive video platform
Creating critical discourse, digital storytelling, and awareness on climate change and social justice.
Selected Work & Engagements
Over a decade of campaigns, civic storytelling, and media development.
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