MIRPUR:Young research scholar and A-Level student Ali Abbas Arshad of Mirpur is promoting climate action through SolarTune, an initiative he founded four years ago to develop affordable, solar-powered cooling solutions for people exposed to extreme heat, the local correspondent of reported this from Mirpur on Sunday.
According to the details, under his leadership, SolarTune has brought together 20 young innovators and volunteers to develop accessible cooling technologies. The initiative has distributed more than 150 solar-powered cooling caps to people working in high-temperature environments, offering practical support to outdoor workers and underserved communities vulnerable to heat-related risks.
Beyond technological innovation, SolarTune conducts seminars, workshops and community outreach programmes to raise awareness about climate change, extreme heat and related health risks. Its youth ambassador network in Thailand and Uzbekistan has also extended its outreach internationally. Ali has represented Pakistan as a youth speaker at conferences in Thailand and Morocco, advocating community-based climate solutions, meaningful youth participation and greater protection for vulnerable populations.
Through SolarTune, Ali Abbas Arshad is demonstrating how youth-led innovation can address local environmental challenges and strengthen community resilience. His initiative highlights the potential of affordable, locally developed technologies to help communities adapt to rising temperatures while promoting environmental sustainability and public awareness.