Pakistan and the United Kingdom on Wednesday finalised a new agreement to deepen cooperation in the field of climate change, reaffirming their commitment to jointly address the mounting environmental challenges facing both countries.
The agreement was signed by Federal Minister for Climate Change Musadik Malik and the UK Minister for Development during a ceremony held in Islamabad.
Speaking on the occasion, Malik said Pakistan and the UK have enjoyed longstanding collaboration on climate-related issues, adding that Pakistan continues to suffer some of the world’s most severe impacts of climate change. He noted that 4,700 people have lost their lives in recent floods, while 17,000 have been injured or disabled. Floods have displaced 40 million people, he added, causing economic losses amounting to a significant share of the country’s GDP.
The minister said the new agreement would build upon ongoing cooperation between the two countries in the climate sector.
Addressing the ceremony, the UK Minister for Planning described the UK–Pakistan Green Compact as an important step toward strengthening environmental protection. She said both countries aim to work closely under the programme to mitigate climate risks.
The purpose of the initiative, she added, is to safeguard the people of both nations from the worsening impacts of climate change through joint action, improved resilience, and targeted support.
