Pakistan’s top climate official, Dr Musadik Masood Malik, has raised serious concerns over international climate financing mechanisms, revealing that funds designated for vital services like health and education are being redirected to manage disaster reconstruction and service debt.
Addressing the 4th Pakistan Climate Conference 2026, the Federal Minister for Climate Change underscored that persistent environmental calamities are inflicting significant financial and human tolls on the nation, according to a statement issued today.
He elaborated that these recurring disasters are forcing susceptible communities back into poverty, thereby undermining economic stability, educational progress, and social harmony.
Dr Malik criticised the practice where “green financing” is structured as loans instead of outright grants, compounding the nation”s financial burdens rather than alleviating them.
In response to these challenges, the minister outlined a comprehensive three-pillar strategy aimed at bolstering the country’s resilience.
The plan calls for the restoration of existing environmental assets, the expansion of climate-proof infrastructure, and the development of new systems engineered to endure future climate shocks.