ISLAMABAD: Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam chaired the first meeting of the Prime Minister’s Committee on COP29, emphasizing the need for a concrete plan to showcase Pakistan’s resilience-building initiatives.
As per The News report, the meeting held on July 29, 2024 focused on preparations for the upcoming UN-led global climate summit, COP29, scheduled for November 11-22 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Alam urged participants to highlight Pakistan’s finance, technology, and capacity-building needs to strengthen resilience against climate risks. She noted that Pakistan is among the countries most affected by climate change, facing challenges like flooding, heatwaves, and shifting monsoon patterns.
She said the country will emphasize the need for financial and technical support to cope with vulnerabilities and protect lives and livelihoods. Pakistan will also showcase its mitigation measures, including increasing renewable energy, promoting e-vehicles, and adopting smart farming techniques. The country will advocate for greater international cooperation and fair climate finance, stressing the need for developed nations to fulfill their financial commitments.
Follow-up meetings will be held weekly for consultative sessions with sector experts.
Attendees included secretaries from relevant ministries, organizations, and provinces, as well as representatives from non-governmental organizations.