PM climate aide stresses public-private tie-up

Says vulnerable countries like Pakistan need access to critical funding

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ISLAMABAD:

Coordinator to the Prime Minister for Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam has emphasised the critical need for collaboration between public and private sectors to address climate change and promote sustainable development.

Speaking to a three-member delegation of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) on Friday, Alam underscored the importance of innovative green initiatives and stressed that vulnerable countries like Pakistan urgently needed access to climate funding, not loans.

She highlighted the severe impacts of climate change on Pakistan, which was already facing devastating consequences such as flooding, droughts and water scarcity. As the country grapples with these issues, the need for sustainable, climate-resilient solutions has become more urgent than ever, reaffirming Pakistan's commitment to fighting climate change and working with international partners to find practical solutions for a greener, more sustainable future.

The PM aide's comments come as part of a broader call for strengthened collaboration between the government, industry and international organisations to address environmental challenges.

She underlined that the private sector had a vital role to play in driving investment and developing green technologies and governments must provide regulatory frameworks and incentives to encourage their participation.

The meeting with the GGGI delegation also focused on the potential for joint projects to address key environmental issues, including renewable energy, water management and water recycling.

The climate change aide stressed the importance of prioritising water conservation and management, highlighting that water scarcity was one of the most pressing challenges facing Pakistan. She called for developing solutions that could not only address immediate water needs but also promote long-term sustainability by improving water-use efficiency and expanding access to clean water.