Geneva (TDI): Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, participated in a Ministerial Interactive Panel Discussion during the high-level segment of the 2025 Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm (BRS) Conventions Conference of the Parties (COPs) in Geneva. The session focused on promoting a fair and inclusive global green transition.
Representing Pakistan, Dr. Malik addressed a gathering of global climate leaders and stakeholders. In his remarks, he emphasized that for a green transition to be effective, it must include and empower developing countries, which collectively represent a significant portion of the world’s population.
He stated, “We all want to transition to green solutions, but progress must be equitable and inclusive.”
The Minister advocated for a comprehensive international framework that not only outlines environmental standards but also facilitates access to green technologies, research opportunities, recycling systems, and alternative energy options.
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According to Dr. Malik, such measures are essential for countries like Pakistan to contribute meaningfully to the green economy across production, innovation, and implementation domains.
Highlighting financial constraints, Dr. Malik pointed out that Pakistan’s private green investment portfolio is currently valued at approximately $350 million. He noted that limited access to climate finance and green technology can hinder developing nations from meeting global environmental expectations, underscoring the importance of international cooperation and resource sharing.
Dr. Malik cautioned against the possibility that stringent climate standards, if not accompanied by enabling mechanisms, could inadvertently disadvantage less-resourced countries. He called for a transition that supports all nations equally and avoids creating barriers that only wealthier economies can overcome.
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Reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to sustainability and climate resilience, Dr. Malik concluded by stressing the need for accessible and predictable climate finance aligned with the priorities of vulnerable countries. He described such support as essential for achieving balanced global environmental progress.
Being on the frontline of climate change and its adverse impact, Pakistan continues to engage in multilateral environmental efforts and remains an advocate for greater equity in climate policy discussions.
Each year in Global Climate Conference (COP), Pakistan has been consistently presenting its case, since climate calamities are intensifying and the country is expecting a fierce summer and monsoon season. Already, recent intense hailstorm in the capital city has alarmed the public, putting disaster management units on high alert.
Sohail Majeed
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
