Turkiye, Denmark to support climate fight

Musadik Malik discusses carbon credit projects, climate resilience

ISLAMABAD:

Ambassador of Turkiye to Pakistan, Irfan Neziroglu, met with Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Musadik Malik, on Monday to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in forestry and climate change initiatives, with a focus on carbon credit projects.

According to a statement, both sides agreed to collaborate on carbon credit-related initiatives and explore global and regional climate finance opportunities to boost investment in Pakistan's sustainability efforts. Ambassador Neziroglu reaffirmed Turkiye's commitment to supporting Pakistan in combating climate change and stressed the importance of international cooperation in addressing environmental challenges. He emphasised Turkiye's willingness to work with Pakistan to achieve shared sustainability goals.

Minister Malik welcomed the proposal, noting that Pakistan faces serious climate challenges, including deforestation, desertification, and water scarcity. He highlighted carbon credits as a key tool for attracting investment and enhancing climate finance. Both leaders committed to pursuing joint projects in forestry management, reforestation, and sustainable environmental practices.

They agreed to hold a joint online meeting after Eid, bringing together senior officials from Pakistan and Turkiye's environmental ministries to explore collaboration in waste management, the circular economy, and carbon credit sectors. Minister Malik expressed optimism that this partnership would yield meaningful results in the fight against climate change, fostering long-term sustainable growth.

Separately, Danish Ambassador to Pakistan Jakob Linulf also met with Minister Malik to discuss Pakistan's climate vulnerabilities and explore collaborative opportunities to enhance climate resilience. The Danish ambassador reiterated Denmark's strong commitment to supporting Pakistan's climate adaptation and mitigation efforts. He emphasised Denmark's readiness to assist in key areas, recognising the urgency of collective action.