Dr Fozia Parveen

Dr. Fozia Parveen is a Karachi-based environmental scientist and a native of Khyber village in Hunza’s Gojal Valley. As a member of the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders Class of 2025, she is recognized for her advocacy on the environmental and social impacts of unchecked tourism. Dr. Parveen emphasizes the importance of destination stewardship, urging travelers to take responsibility for natural resources and adopt eco-friendly habits. Her work highlights the necessity of balancing luxury tourism with sustainability, calling for stricter regulations and a green certification system for the hospitality industry to protect the fragile ecosystems of mountainous regions.