Draft:Ahmad Rafay Alam

Submission declined on 28 November 2023 by Qcne (talk).

This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of people). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia.

If you would like to continue working on the submission, click on the "Edit" tab at the top of the window.
If you have not resolved the issues listed above, your draft will be declined again and potentially deleted.
If you need extra help, please ask us a question at the AfC Help Desk or get live help from experienced editors.
Please do not remove reviewer comments or this notice until the submission is accepted.

Where to get help

If you need help editing or submitting your draft, please ask us a question at the AfC Help Desk or get live help from experienced editors. These venues are only for help with editing and the submission process, not to get reviews.
If you need feedback on your draft, or if the review is taking a lot of time, you can try asking for help on the talk page of a relevant WikiProject. Some WikiProjects are more active than others so a speedy reply is not guaranteed.

How to improve a draft

Wikipedia:Contributing to Wikipedia – a basic overview on how to edit Wikipedia.
Help:Wikitext – how to use the markup
Help:Referencing for beginners – how to include references
Wikipedia:Article development – how to develop your article
Wikipedia:Writing better articles – how to improve your article
Wikipedia:Verifiability – make sure your article includes reliable third-party sources

You can also browse Wikipedia:Featured articles and Wikipedia:Good articles to find examples of Wikipedia's best writing on topics similar to your proposed article.

Improving your odds of a speedy review

To improve your odds of a faster review, tag your draft with relevant WikiProject tags using the button below. This will let reviewers know a new draft has been submitted in their area of interest. For instance, if you wrote about a female astronomer, you would want to add the Biography, Astronomy, and Women scientists tags.

Add tags to your draft

Editor resources

Find sources: Google (books · news · scholar · free images · WP refs) · FENS · JSTOR · TWL
Easy tools: Citation bot (help) | Advanced: Fix bare URLs

Declined by Qcne 5 months ago. Last edited by Citation bot 3 days ago. Reviewer: Inform author.

Resubmit

Please note that if the issues are not fixed, the draft will be declined again.

Comment: See WP:PRIMARY Qcne (talk) 10:17, 28 November 2023 (UTC)

Ahmad Rafay Alam is a Pakistani environmental lawyer and activist known for his contributions to environmental law and sustainable urban development in Pakistan. He is a Yale World Fellow and a founding partner at Saleem, Alam & Co., a law firm specializing in energy, water, natural resources, and urban infrastructure sectors.

Early Life and Education[edit]

Ahmad Rafay Alam received his early education at Aitchison College, where he was actively involved in student leadership as a Full College Blazer and Head Prefect. He completed his A-levels at The International School of Choueifat in 1994. He then attended William & Mary, focusing on Mathematics, Economics, and Political Science, but left the program after three semesters. Alam graduated with an LL.B. (Hons) in Law from SOAS University of London in 1999. He further enhanced his professional skills by becoming a member of Lead - Inspiring leaders for a sustainable world in 2007-2008 and a Yale World Fellow at Yale University in 2014.

Career[edit]

Ahmad Rafay Alam co-founded Saleem, Alam & Co., focusing on energy, water, natural resources, and urban infrastructure sectors. He has served in various public and private roles, including as Chairman of the Lahore Electric Supply Company and Lahore Waste Management Company, and Vice-President of the Urban Unit. He is also a member of the Pakistan Climate Change Council and the Punjab Environment Protection Council, advising on policy and strategy in his areas of expertise.

Advocacy and Public Service[edit]

Ahmad Rafay Alam is a vocal advocate for climate action, air quality improvement, and sustainable urban development. He has worked with several international organizations, including the World Bank and Asian Development Bank, providing strategic sustainability insights. His efforts extend to various civil society initiatives focused on climate action and environmental conservation.

Publications and Media[edit]

Ahmad Rafay Alam is a regular columnist for national and international publications, where he has extensively written on environmental, local government, and urban issues. His columns can be found in various reputable sources:

"Smog in Pakistan" in Dawn
"Why don’t CPEC projects factor in the climate crisis?" in The Third Pole
"Not quite livable, let alone sustainable" in The News
"Climate Crisis Featuring Ahmad Rafay Alam" in Dunya News
"In Conversation with Ahmad Rafay Alam" in Synergyzer

Additional contributions by Alam can be found in other publications including The Express Tribune and China Dialogue.

References[edit]

"Ahmad Rafay Alam - Planetary Security Initiative". Retrieved 2023-11-28.
"Ahmad Rafay Alam - Air Quality Asia" (PDF). Retrieved 2023-11-28.
"Article by Ahmad Rafay Alam". Dawn. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
"Article by Ahmad Rafay Alam". The Third Pole. 8 January 2020. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
"Article by Ahmad Rafay Alam". The News on Sunday. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
"Climate Crisis Featuring Ahmad Rafay Alam". Dunya News. 19 October 2022. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
"Ahmad Rafay Alam - New America". Retrieved 2023-11-28.
"Interview with Ahmad Rafay Alam". Synergyzer. March 2023. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
"Article by Ahmad Rafay Alam". The News on Sunday. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
"Articles by Ahmad Rafay Alam". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
"Articles by Ahmad Rafay Alam". Dawn. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
"Articles by Ahmad Rafay Alam". The News on Sunday. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
"Articles by Ahmad Rafay Alam". China Dialogue. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
"Publications by Ahmad Rafay Alam". Pakistan Institute of Development Economics. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
"Articles by Ahmad Rafay Alam". The Third Pole. Retrieved 2023-11-28.

External links[edit]

Ahmad Rafay Alam on LinkedIn

References[edit]