ISLAMABAD: APR 17 (DNA):Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Musadik Masood Malik, has reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a pathway to climate resilience, environmental sustainability and improved human well-being.
Chairing a high-level meeting with a five-member delegation of UNDP-Pakistan held here on Thursday, Senator Malik emphasised that the SDGs are not just aspirational goals but practical tools that guide countries in building resilient economies, protecting natural ecosystems, and securing a better quality of life for current and future generations.
The UNDP-Pakistan’s delegation was led by UNDP-Pakistan’s country representative Samuel Rizk, who briefed the minister Musadik Malik on various aspects of SDG goals and Pakistan’s progress on different goals, particularly climate change, environment, education, health, gender equality. “The SDGs provide a clear framework for addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change, environmental degradation, and social inequality,” the Minister stated.
“In Pakistan, these goals serve as a cornerstone for our climate policy and development agenda.” Senator Malik highlighted the critical need for integrated efforts across all sectors to ensure meaningful progress.
He stressed that government action alone is not enough and that collaboration with civil society, the private sector, academia, and international partners is essential for achieving the SDGs. “Pakistan remains fully committed to achieving the SDG targets through inclusive and transparent processes. We are engaging all relevant governmental and non-governmental stakeholders to ensure no one is left behind in our journey towards a sustainable and climate-resilient future,” he said.
The Minister also pointed out that Pakistan, as one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world, stands at a crucial juncture. Investments in clean energy, climate-smart agriculture, sustainable urban development, and ecosystem restoration are key priorities to drive sustainable growth and enhance resilience to climate shocks. Secretary Climate Change & Environmental Coordination Ministry, Aisha Humera Moriani briefed the meeting about various initiatives being implemented by the ministry in support with different national and international organizations aimed at achieving SDG goals, particularly climate change, water, health and environment.
“The Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination is working closely with national and international partners to align climate strategies with the SDG agenda, ensuring that development efforts are not only environmentally sound but also socially equitable,” the Secretary Aisha Humera Moriani remarked. Both sides also discussed various future initiatives related to agriculture, waste-to-energy, renewable energy, Transportation, green industry and agreed to boost collaboration in these areas for achieving Pakistan’s environmental sustainability and climate resilience goals.
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