Pakistan and Azerbaijan have emphasized the urgent need for global cooperation on climate change, particularly concerning resilience, mitigation, and sustainable advancement. This discussion occurred during a meeting on July 23 between Musadik Malik, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, and Mukhtar Babayev, Azerbaijan”s Presidential Representative on Climate Issues and COP29 President, in Shamakhi.
The two nations also explored potential partnerships in renewable energy, climate-resilient agriculture, disaster risk management, and adaptation measures. Minister Malik highlighted the disproportionate impact of climate disasters on developing countries, despite the primary responsibility for emissions resting with developed nations. He noted Pakistan”s vulnerability due to its proximity to major carbon emitters.
Malik stressed that developed nations must uphold their climate finance commitments and provide technological and capacity-building assistance to vulnerable countries. He underscored the transboundary nature of the climate crisis, emphasizing the shared responsibility for addressing floods, heatwaves, and pollution.
Minister Malik reiterated Pakistan’s dedication to multilateral climate governance and expressed optimism for substantial progress towards a just and scientifically grounded global climate agenda at COP29.