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SHAHEERA SAMI
Aspiration Statement
"Short-term, working in environmental policy and urban planning, integrating climate adaptation into infrastructure. Long-term, I aim to establish a research center and national environmental education programs for sustainable development."
Core Skills
- GIS mapping, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Reviewing Maps and Government Data
Experience
Leadership / Meta-curricular
- Chair, Food And Hygiene Cabinet Habib University Student Government Director Public Relation, HUMUN V And VI Executive Council Member, Habib University Sustainability Club April 2023 ��� May 2024
Internship / Volunteer Work
- Research Assistant, Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development (July Sep 2024) Research Assistant, IIE Centennial Fellowship Project (April May 2024) Intern, World Bank (May September 2023)
Final Year Project
Project Title
GENDERED EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE: WOMEN'S PLIGHT AND THE FLOODS OF 2022
Description
This study examines the gendered effects of the climate crisis on women displaced to Karachi after the 2022 floods. It explores how displacement impacts their safety, livelihoods, and well-being, exacerbating existing gender inequalities in patriarchal societies. Using a qualitative approach, in-depth interviews were conducted with women from rural Pakistan now living in Karachi. The analysis identified key themes, revealing increased domestic violence, financial instability, and mental health challenges. Limited access to safe housing, employment, and support networks worsened their vulnerabilities. While aligning with global studies, the findings highlight unique challenges in Pakistan, such as cultural taboos around seeking institutional help. This research underscores the urgent need for gender-sensitive disaster response strategies, focusing on mental health support, safe migration pathways, and post-disaster rehabilitation for women in Pakistan.