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Conference Thematic Areas

Key Thematic Areas and Sub-themes

The Conference Programme Committee welcome abstract/ paper submissions by faculty and students from registered women universities/ which are part of the All Pakistan Women Universities Consortium (APWUC).

The thematic areas and sub-themes (not limited to) are as listed below:

1. Green Alliance (Including Climate, Water, Agriculture, AI, and Climate-Smart Technology)

  1. Sustainable Water Management in Agriculture
  2. Role of AI for Climate Modelling and Prediction
  3. Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices
  4. Water-Energy Nexus in Climate Mitigation
  5. Women Leaders in Green Technology
  6. Agroecology and Climate Resilience
  7. Green Financing for Sustainable Agriculture
  8. Women in Water Resource Management
  9. Climate-Smart Cities and Infrastructure
  10. Gender Equality in Climate Adaptation
  11. Climate Education for Women and Girls/ Faculty engagement and integration of climate in curriculum
  12. Climate-Resilient Agriculture with Women Farmers
  13. Women in Climate Policy and Advocacy
  14. Women’ Participation in Renewable Energy

2. Private Sector Engagement and Entrepreneurship

  1. Green Entrepreneurship for Women
  2. Women and the gaming sector: opportunities and Climate entrepreneurship in climate
  3. Green Offices, Carbon Credits AND Entrepreneurial Opportunities
  4. Engendered Responsible AI Entrepreneurship
  5. Women in STEM Entrepreneurship
  6. Women-led startup: Crowdfunding and Alternate financing
  7. Entrepreneurship hubs across borders
  8. Empower Women through Entrepreneurial Skills

3. Anti-Corruption

  1. Women’s Role in Transparency and Accountability
  2. Anti-Corruption Technologies and Tools
  3. Gender Dimensions of Citizens’ Engagement in Oversight
  4. Whistleblowing and Women’s Rights
  5. Women in Anti-Corruption Agencies
  6. Corporate Governance and Gender Equality
  7. Education for Anti-Corruption
  8. Media’s Role in Fighting Corruption
  9. Anti-corruption: combating impunity and ensuring justice

4. Localization

  1. Women-Led Local Initiatives for Sustainable Development
  2. Gender-Inclusive Urban Planning
  3. Localizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  4. Cultural Diversity and Local Governance
  5. Addressing racism in women’s’ services
  6. Sustainable Goal Development for Zero Hunger

5. Empower Women Professionals and Academics

  1. Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in Leadership
  2. Women as Financial Managers
  3. Advancing Women in STEM Fields
  4. Gender Equity in Higher Education
  5. Women in Research and Innovation
  6. Mentoring and Networking for Women
  7. Balancing Work and Family Life
  8. The Role of Women in Achieving Gender Equality
  9. Overcoming Gender Bias in Academia
  10. Women in the Arts and Humanities
  11. Women Diaspora leaders and partnerships
  12. Women’s Role in International Relations
  13. Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) as a Tool for Assessing and Enhancing Quality Performance
  14. Empower women to fight against abusive treatment and harassment

6. Address Climate Change Challenges

  1. Climate Science and Research: The Latest Findings
  2. Climate Policy, Resilience and Governance: Towards Sustainable Solutions
  3. Biodiversity Conservation and Climate Change
  4. Climate Finance and Investment for Sustainable Solutions
  5. Climate Justice and Equity: Bridging the Gap
  6. The Impact of Environmental Pollution on Health
  7. Environmental impacts of business activity
  8. Global warming and its adverse impacts
  9. Food security (Water as food)
  10. Carbon credits, Research labs and certifications

7. Strengthen Collaboration

  1. Multidisciplinary Approaches to Global Challenges
  2. Public-Private Partnerships for Sustainable Development
  3. Stakeholders Engagement in Policy Collaboration: Bridging the Gap
  4. Working with MSIs – Promoting Cross-Cultural
  5. Community-Based Research and Sustainable Practices
  6. Youth and Future Leaders: Empowering the Next Generation (music and sports)
  7. Academia and Industry Collaboration for Community Development
  8. Goals for the Strategic Planning and Performance Audit Framework of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
  9. Common Platform for Women Universities Ranking
  10. Addressing the Unique Requirements of Women in Higher Education Institutions and the Policy Formulation
  11. Platforms for the Engagement of Women Entrepreneurs