ISLAMABAD/SHAMAKHI – Pakistan has called on wealthy nations to fulfil their climate finance commitments, urging stronger global action to combat climate change.
Federal Climate Change Minister Dr. Musadik Malik, in bilateral meetings with COP-29 President Mukhtar Babayev and Azerbaijan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Yalchin Rafiyev, stressed the urgent need for deeper emission cuts and enhanced funding for vulnerable nations.
Speaking on the sidelines of the COP Heads of Delegation Retreat in Shamakhi, Malik said developing countries like Pakistan are bearing the brunt of climate disasters despite contributing the least to global emissions.
He noted Pakistan’s high climate vulnerability, citing its proximity to two of the world’s top carbon emitters, which increases the risk of environmental degradation and extreme weather events.
“The Global North must honour its promises on climate finance and take the lead in emission reductions. Climate change is a transboundary challenge that demands justice-based, science-driven solutions,” he said.
The two sides explored renewable energy partnerships, climate-smart agriculture, disaster risk reduction, and adaptation projects to boost resilience. Malik expressed hope that COP-29 will deliver inclusive and meaningful climate solutions.
