About the Centre
The Centre for Climate Equity and Human Resilience (CCEHR) is Aror University’s institutional platform for research, capacity building, and community engagement on climate change. It brings together interdisciplinary expertise to address the challenges facing Sindh and its most vulnerable communities, translating research into practical, evidence-based solutions.
Established in 2026, CCEHR works at the intersection of climate science, architecture, heritage, water and livelihoods — reflecting the University’s broader academic strengths — while building partnerships that connect local knowledge with national and international research networks.
Objectives and Mandate
- Promote interdisciplinary research on climate change, adaptation, mitigation and resilience, and address climate-related challenges affecting Sindh and vulnerable communities.
- Link climate research with architecture, design, heritage, water, livelihoods and sustainable development.
- Facilitate national and international research collaborations and competitive funding, and organize conferences, seminars, training and awareness programmes.
- Produce research publications, policy briefs and other knowledge products, and engage government, industry, NGOs, development partners and communities.
Strategic Partnership
The Centre builds on the existing collaboration between Aror University and the University of Portsmouth, UK, under the MoU signed on 22 June 2026, and may develop further partnerships with other national and international universities, research organizations and stakeholders.
Governance Structure
Patron: Vice Chancellor, Aror University
Co-Directors
Nominated representative / faculty member
Dr. Naheem Jabbar / nominated representative
Initial term for office bearers: two years (extendable).
Executive Members
Dr. Sabab Ali Shah, Assistant Professor, Environmental Science
Dr. Altaf Alam, Associate Professor, Environmental Science
Dr. Ihsanullah Sohoo, International Faculty
Dr. Zamir Ahmed Abro, Dean, Faculty of Design
Mr. Shoukat Ali, Director Human Resources
Dr. Bakhtiar Ahmed, Registrar (Ex-Officio)
Dr. Usman Ali, Global Educationist, Melbourne, Australia
Any other member, with the approval of the Competent Authority
Advisory Board: The board will consist of senior faculty members and national/international experts in climate change, sustainability, architecture, heritage, social sciences and related fields. Detailed Terms of Reference and membership may be approved separately by the Competent Authority.
Membership and Initial Focus
Membership
Open to faculty members of Aror University, with associate membership and collaboration extended to researchers, universities, government institutions, NGOs, INGOs, industry and other relevant stakeholders.
Initial Focus Areas
- Climate-resilient communities
- Sustainable architecture
- Cultural heritage
- Water and irrigation
- Circular economy
- Disaster preparedness
- Women’s livelihoods and climate policy