British HC promises climate financing

At the Annual Inter-School Business Competition held in the capital, British High Commissioner Jane Marriott expressed her willingness to collaborate with the newly elected government, especially in the area of climate financing.

She said this while speaking to The Express Tribune at the closing ceremony of the event which was organised in collaboration with Prince Trust International and Seed Ventures in the British High Commission Islamabad on Saturday.

She said, “Pakistani children have a lot of talent. I have spent the whole afternoon today with seven teams of kids from all over the country who are between the ages of 14 and 18 and their business ideas are so great. Pakistan should use this talent.”

Talking about climate change, the British High Commissioner said climate change and its dangers were a big problem. She pointed out that Pakistan has no role in creating this problem, but it is ranked eighth among the countries most affected by this problem. Moreover, it ranks 32nd in terms of preparedness to deal with the harmful effects of climate change.

“To meet these challenges, money is needed, which Pakistan cannot acquire alone, so we will work with the caretaker government and the incoming government for climate financing.”

Published in The Express Tribune, February 26^th, 2024.