Evidence over rhetoric.
Since 2007.
Who We Are
ClimateWatch is a youth-led climate think-tank and operational office established under the Northern Citizen Community Board (NCCB) (NCCB), which holds Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) since 2007. We serve the frontline and Indigenous communities of Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral, Pakistan.
By combining scientific research, remote sensing data, and traditional ecological knowledge, we work to protect our fragile ecosystems, build adaptive capacity, and ensure mountain realities are represented at national and global decision-making tables.
To empower Indigenous and frontline communities through technical and knowledge partnerships — enabling them to lead climate adaptation, advocate for localized policy implementation, and harness local innovation to protect their heritage and livelihoods in Pakistan's mountains.
A Pakistan where youth and Indigenous communities are the architects of their own climate resilience — where mountain voices shape global climate policy, where traditional knowledge is valued alongside modern science, and where no community is left behind.
Our Mandate
As officially established by the NCCB Board Resolution, ClimateWatch is tasked with the following mandates:
Climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience-building, with a specific focus on protecting Indigenous rights and frontline communities in Gilgit and Chitral
Executing MoUs and partnership agreements with national and international entities
Developing and managing project budgets under NCCB's financial audit protocols
Representing Pakistan's mountain communities at international climate forums, including COP and UN Summits
Core Values
These principles govern every program, publication, and partnership we undertake.
Resilience
We empower local communities to withstand climate challenges, fostering strength and unity across Pakistan's diverse landscapes — from the glaciated mountains to the coastal plains.
Youth-Driven Innovation
We harness the creative energy of young leaders to develop smart, sustainable solutions that address our planet's most pressing environmental needs.
Inclusivity
We center Indigenous wisdom and frontline voices, ensuring that climate action is equitable and leaves no one behind in our journey toward sustainability.
Action to Impact
We move beyond awareness to create real change — focusing on measurable results like community preparedness, reforestation, clean energy, and policy reform.
Governance & Leadership
Under the NCCB framework, our leadership team drives operations, local programs, and global policy advocacy.
Syed Kiram
Director, ClimateWatchDirects the strategic vision and institutional partnerships of ClimateWatch under the NCCB governance structure.
Mehtab Ali
Deputy Director, ProgramsOversees operational design, field implementations, and youth training programs across Pakistan's mountain corridors.
Muniba Meer
Operations & Administration ManagerManages administrative workflows, program logistics, compliance, and institutional auditing processes.
Sajjad Sharma
Media & Communications LeadLeads public campaigns, press relations, multimedia productions, and digital advocacy channels.
Didar Ali
Head of Division, International Climate Policy & ESDDirects research portfolios in Education for Sustainable Development and represents community agendas at global policy forums.
NCCB History
Founding & ECOSOC Status
The Northern Citizen Community Board (NCCB) is established, obtaining Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) to represent community development.
Expansion to Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral
Established community networks and field programs across the high-altitude Karakoram and Hindu Kush valleys to address glacial melt, water tables, and climate vulnerabilities.
Youth & Climate Literacy Launch
Initiated capacity programs for youth-led organizations, laying the groundwork for systematic glacier literacy and sub-national climate advocacy.
Board Resolution & ClimateWatch Office
On January 16, 2026, NCCB passed a formal Board Resolution establishing ClimateWatch as a permanent programmatic office with designated executive staff and direct UN ECOSOC forum access.