ISLAMABAD:Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday urged the youth to take lead of the Green Pakistan initiative through research, advocacy and innovation to ensure inclusive climate resilience at the national level.
In his keynote address at the closing session of Breathe Pakistan International Climate Change Conference, the acting president reaffirmed the country’s commitment to address gravest challenges of climate change.
He said that Pakistan had endured devastating floods, droughts and glacier melting causing floods due to climate change despite it’s least share to the global carbon emissions.
“Climate Change is a living reality. Pakistan needs support for technology transfer and capacity building to ensure climate resilience,” he said.
Acting President Gilani mentioned that Pakistan had taken indigenous steps to contain climate change impacts on the region mainly renewable energy (RE) adoption like solar and hydropower projects to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
The country, he said was also exploring climate finance and carbon markets to mobilize climate finance.
He underscored that early warning systems and disaster management frameworks were critical to protect communities.
The government, he said was holding dialogue with communities, provincial governments and development partners to ensure improved and holistic climate action.