I have been drawn to nature since I was very young. Mountains, rain, leaves, the smell of soil, the calm and harmony of chirping birds: these things have always fascinated me. I have always been conscious of the beauty of nature. But as I grew older, I realised this beauty was no longer the same as during my childhood. The air was being polluted; the beauty of changing seasons kept decreasing; green mountain’s beauty was fading away. These changes were making me curious about what’s happening to our planet. I began watching documentaries about this topic, until gradually this curiosity became my passion, leading me to study Environmental Sciences.
I chose this field because I was curious about natural systems: how they work, the causes behind their devastation, and the impacts of environmental change. When I chose this field, I really wished to protect my planet, not just individually but as part of a global community working toward sustainability.
Studying Environmental Sciences has shown me the answers to all the questions I had from my childhood. It has given me the tools to understand our challenges, and the motivation to take action.
What I’ve Learned from My Studies and Experiences
During my BS (Hons) and MS in Environmental Sciences, I explored topics including climate change environmental policies; earth science; biodiversity and ecosystems; waste management practices; and sustainable energy.
I also studied how connected our world is. For example, if one region experiences drought, there will be a flood in another area, which impacts not only people, but also animals and plants. Hearing real stories from people about the changing weather patterns and increasing pollution made my learning even more meaningful.
Environmental science isn’t just about research; it’s about empathy, collaboration, and hope for a better future.
Climate Change, Up Close
Climate change is not a distant problem, it is happening right now. As temperatures increase day by day, communities around the world are suffering. Homes are destroyed by floods. Farmers struggle with unpredictable rain. Families endure heatwaves and water shortages. Wildlife disappears as habitats shrink.
These facts remind me that this field is not just data, it is directly connected to people, their wellbeing, and their future.
Example: Flooding in Pakistan
One event that deeply affected me was the severe flood in Pakistan in August 2025, in which my own family was affected.
More than two million people were impacted as exceptionally heavy monsoon rainfall and high river levels caused widespread destruction. Researchers explain that as our planet warms day by day, the air holds more and more moisture. When this moisture is suddenly released, deadly cloudbursts happen.
This disaster was a painful reminder of how climate change impacts vulnerable countries, including my own.
Climate Change in the UK
When I came to the UK, I realised climate change is happening everywhere. According to the Met Office, summer 2025 was officially the warmest on record for the UK. The average temperature for June–August was 16.1ºC, which is about 1.5ºC higher than the long-term average.
In 2025, the highest temperature recorded in the UK was 35.8°C.
My Motivation for Climate Action
Nature provides us with everything, clean air, clean water, food, yet we are careless aboutthese gifts. The more I learned about climate change, the more I understood that protecting our planet is not optional, it is essential.
My goal is to continue learning and working on projects that support both people and the planet. Education and awareness are powerful tools to inspire action and bring meaningful change.
Climate change can feel overwhelming, but with dedication and community, we can all make a difference, one sustainable step at a time.
