China-Pakistan Academic Synergy Deepens as Climate Training Launches at Gujrat University

BEIJING, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 28th Apr, 2026) A three-day international training workshop on climate-smart development and carbon neutrality has commenced at the University of Gujrat (UOG) on Monday, underscoring the growing academic cooperation between China and Pakistan under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

The workshop, titled “Climate-Smart Development & Carbon Neutrality Strategies in the Context of CPEC: Tools, Policies and Innovation,” is supported by the Higher Education Commission under the CPEC Consortium of Universities. Audil Rashid, Dean of the Faculty of Sciences at UOG, told Gwadar Pro that the workshop aims to strengthen research capacity and promote knowledge exchange on climate resilience and sustainable development.

He noted that Zahoor ul Haq, Vice Chancellor of the University of Gujrat, has played a pivotal role in advancing international academic partnerships. His leadership has significantly enhanced the university’s global research engagement and fostered stronger collaboration with leading international institutions.

The ongoing training, scheduled to continue until April 29, is expected to pave the way for joint research initiatives, academic exchanges, and collaborative publications between UOG and Chinese institutions.

The training has attracted active participation from M.Phil and PhD scholars, as well as faculty members, providing a platform for academic dialogue on emerging climate challenges. The sessions are being led by Wei Li, Associate Professor at the Department of Earth System Science, Tsinghua University. His lectures focus on China’s Integrated Assessment Models and practical approaches to carbon neutrality, including carbon sequestration, global carbon inventories, and data-driven policy tools.

Participants view such initiatives as a sign of CPEC’s expanding scope, with increasing focus on education, innovation, and green development alongside infrastructure cooperation.