The Mariam Dawood School of Visual Arts and Design at Beaconhouse National University hosted the Climate Coloniality Conference 2026. Organised by the UNESCO Chair on Inclusion through Art under Prof. Rashid Rana’s directorship, the event examined environmental change, power dynamics, and cultural narratives through critical artistic and scholarly research lenses.
Led by Project Lead Mariya Ali Ameen, alongside Project Advisor Rohit Valecha and Project Facilitators Maleeha Bukhari and Riaz Ali, the initiative underscored the crucial role of creative practice in interrogating urgent global challenges. Participants engaged in thought-provoking discussions exploring how historical power structures continue to impact modern environmental discourse.
The conference successfully reaffirmed BNU’s ongoing commitment to fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and empowering scholars to address pressingly complex issues. By bridging creative artistic practice with academic rigor, the university continues to serve as a leading regional platform for transformative global dialogue and inclusive community engagement.
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