The Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan, Anwar ul Haq Kakar, held an inter-ministerial review meeting regarding the 28th United Nations Conference of Parties COP28. The meeting has taken place in the capital city of Islamabad.
It is to be noted that, the Prime Minister of Pakistan will be representing the nation at the high level segment of the 28th Conference of Parties to be held in the United Arab Emirates on December 1 and 2.
While presiding over the meeting, the Prime Minister said that climate change is a national security issue for countries like Pakistan. Pakistan is playing a positive role in the global environmental debate through its environmental diplomacy. Despite the fact that Pakistan’s contribution to global climate change is less than one percent, Pakistan is among the countries most affected by climate change.
The Prime Minister further said that, “One third of Pakistan’s population was affected by floods last year as a result of climate change. All institutions of Pakistan are performing the task of reconstruction in the best way after the devastating floods.”
PM Kakar directed that the institutions should make full preparations to present Pakistan’s stand on climate finance and other related issues in a good manner in COP 28.
While talking to the participants of the meeting, PM Kakar said that, “Climate change is a national security issue for countries like Pakistan. Despite the fact that Pakistan’s contribution to global climate change is less than one percent, Pakistan is among the countries most affected by climate change. As a result of climate change last year, one third of Pakistan’s population was affected by floods. Pakistan is playing a positive role in the global environmental debate through its environmental diplomacy.”
During the meeting, PM Kakar directed that the institutions should make complete preparations to present Pakistan’s stance on the climate finance and other related issues in COP 28.
The Prime Minister will represent Pakistan in the high-level segment of the 28th Conference of Parties to be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on December 1 and 2.
