Climate cooperation, youth entrepreneurship, green technology innovation and disaster preparedness featured prominently in high-level talks in Islamabad.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Kingdom reaffirmed their commitment to climate cooperation during a meeting between Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr. Musadik Malik and British High Commissioner Jane Marriott in Islamabad on Tuesday.
The discussions focused on the implementation of the £35 million Green Compact, a bilateral framework designed to strengthen Pakistan’s resilience to climate change and support sustainable development initiatives across the country.
Marriott presented the Green Compact Action Plan and outlined priority areas for collaboration. Dr. Malik stressed that the partnership should deliver practical and measurable benefits for Pakistani communities facing increasing environmental and climate-related challenges.
The minister also shared progress on plans to establish a Green University in Islamabad, highlighting ongoing engagement with international partners, including Italy and stakeholders associated with the Arctic Circle initiative.
Focus on Green Innovation and Youth Entrepreneurship
A key area of discussion was the Green Tech Hub being established at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) in partnership with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination. The initiative aims to support young entrepreneurs developing environmentally sustainable technologies and business solutions.
Marriott also briefed the minister on UK-backed youth entrepreneurship and climate resilience programs currently being implemented in Pakistan through the British High Commission.
Both sides discussed strengthening early warning systems and improving preparedness for climate-related disasters, underscoring the growing importance of international cooperation in addressing environmental risks and building long-term resilience.
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