Islamabad (TDI): Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, met with the Country Director of the United Nations World Food Program (WFP), Coco Ushiyama, to discuss climate-aligned collaboration under the WFP–Government of Pakistan five-year cooperation framework.
The meeting focused on stunting prevention in Pakistan, with particular attention to the “4Cs”—climate change, conflict, COVID-induced downturns, and corruption—as key drivers of malnutrition.
Both sides agreed on the need for outcome-driven programs that address stunting through climate adaptation and resilience-building.
The Minister emphasized joint ventures that translate climate policy into grassroots impact, particularly in vulnerable and food-insecure regions.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to integrating climate resilience into Pakistan’s national nutrition and development strategies.
After the flash floods of 2022, which severely hit Pakistan’s Sindh, Balochistan, and South Punjab, over 40% children under five years of age were recorded as malnourished and stunted.
This figure alone uncovers how climate change makes communities even more vulnerable and food insecure; having a direct relation with stunting in children.
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.
