Moot highlights Pakistan's climate strategy
57% respondents were unaware of the term ‘climate change’ and, of those who were aware, only 29% believe climate change is a serious problem in Pakistan. Photo: File
The Centre for Strategic Perspective (CSP) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF), held a highly anticipated international conference today, titled "Navigating Pakistan's Climate Action Path: Adaptation, Finance, and Technology."
The conference, organised ahead of the COP29 summit, brought together leading experts from Pakistan and abroad to deliberate on the country's climate strategy, focusing on key areas like adaptation, climate finance and technological advancements. Senator Sherry Rehman was the chief guest at the inaugural session.
Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, H.E. Khazar Farhadov, was also present. During his keynote address, he emphasised the urgent need for global unity in tackling climate change. He highlighted Azerbaijan's commitment to promoting peace, climate finance, and adaptation efforts at COP29, stressing that international cooperation is essential for achieving a sustainable and prosperous future for all.
Senator Sherry Rehman went on to emphasise the urgency of bold climate action at the upcoming COP, referencing the encouraging statements made by the Ambassador of Azerbaijan on renewable energy and financing. She highlighted Pakistan's unique climate challenges, which are both local and global, stressing that no country can face these crises in isolation.
As a developing country on the frontlines of climate change, Pakistan is experiencing increasingly extreme weather events, including successive record-breaking summers over the last four years. Senator Rehman stressed that Pakistan's economy, natural resources, and people are all at risk, yet the country remains underprepared for an unpredictable future.