Founder & CEO – Sabza Hydroponics
Climate Activist | Sustainability Specialist | Urban Agritech Entrepreneur
📍 Karachi, Pakistan | 🌐 www.sabza.pk
| ✉️ wahab@sabza.pk
Wahab Shah Bukhari is a Pakistani climate activist, sustainability specialist, and agritech entrepreneur dedicated to creating scalable climate solutions for urban living. He is the Founder and CEO of Sabza Hydroponics, a pioneering startup transforming how cities grow food by offering home and office-based hydroponic systems that use 90% less water while producing fresh, organic, pesticide-free vegetables and herbs. Sabza, incubated at IBA Karachi, aims to solve Pakistan’s challenges of food miles, space scarcity, and water wastage by empowering individuals and organizations to grow their own food sustainably.
With a strong foundation in science and economics, Wahab combines technical insight with environmental innovation. He holds a B.Sc. in Science and an M.Sc. in Economics from the University of Karachi, as well as a Diploma of Associate Engineering from the Sindh Board of Technical Education. His professional journey blends grassroots activism, sustainability research, and green entrepreneurship to advance food and water security in urban Pakistan.
Before establishing Sabza, Wahab worked as a Master Facilitator for Climate Education under the British Council’s PYLI program and Education Above All (EAA), where he trained educators and youth to understand climate change and design local climate actions. He also served as a Sustainability Specialist at The Dawood Foundation’s MagnifiScience Centre, where he led initiatives in carbon footprint reduction, urban forestry, hydroponics system design, waste management, and water conservation — impacting thousands of students and visitors.
Wahab’s dedication to learning and international collaboration is reflected in his training portfolio. He has completed the Oxford Climate Society’s 9-Week Program on Climate Change, the Asia Foundation’s Water-Food-Energy Nexus Project, the UNDP Water Bootcamp and Challenge, and the 1-Year Climate Ambassadorship by Care About Climate / CYAN. He also holds certifications in Aquaponics System Design, Traffic Infrastructure & Climate Impact (FNF), and Urban Gardening Systems.
Recognized nationally for his leadership, Wahab has received several awards and honors, including:
- 🥇 1st Position – Y-PEC Karachi Youth Initiative (2014) for community empowerment.
- 🏆 Maimaar-e-Watan (Pillar of Nation) Award – Taqweem-e-Pakistan (2020) for environmental advocacy.
- 🏅 Tameer-e-Nau Pakistan Award – Rehan Foundation (2023) for climate leadership.
- 🌍 Healthy Lifestyle Advocacy Award – Human Rights & Social Reforms Sindh (2024) for promoting sustainable living.
- 🎓 Fairness & Integrity Award – The Intellect School (2025) for judging sustainable urban solutions.
His leadership extends into media and community engagement. Wahab has been featured in ClimAct Magazine (Climate Beacon Network), highlighted by UFLA University Brazil for composting training, and interviewed on national television as a climate expert on air quality, gardening, and hydroponics. His YouTube channel, Climate Care by Wahab Shah Bukhari, serves as an educational hub for sustainability and urban farming, reaching diverse audiences through practical demonstrations and awareness content.
As an environmental educator and practitioner, Wahab has organized 25+ tree plantation drives, conducted 5+ mangrove plantation campaigns, and trained over 5,000 individuals in hydroponics, composting, and sustainable urban living. He has also delivered more than 50 public sessions on climate action and led 10+ community-based environmental projects, including groundwater recharge systems, composting programs, and community gardens.
Through Sabza, Wahab envisions a self-sufficient, climate-resilient Pakistan where homes, schools, and offices become micro-centers of green innovation. His mission is to reduce environmental footprints, reintroduce people to nature-based living, and inspire a generation that grows what it eats — all while conserving resources and promoting sustainability.
“My mission is to empower communities to reduce their environmental footprint and promote nature-based solutions for food, water, and urban resilience.” — Wahab Shah Bukhari