Acknowledging Pakistan’s position as one of the nations most susceptible to the adverse effects of climate change, President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed the government’s resolve to build a climate-resilient, low-carbon, and energy-secure future for the country.
According to a report by MOIB today, in a message commemorating the International Day of Clean Energy, the President underscored the central role that clean, affordable, and sustainable energy plays in fostering inclusive development, ensuring energy security, and contributing to the global climate change response.
He stated that the administration has placed the transition to clean energy at the heart of its climate and development agenda, vowing to support the development and adoption of technologies designed to sustain and improve the earth.
Outlining specific objectives under its commitments to the UNFCCC, President Zardari highlighted that Pakistan”s Nationally Determined Contributions for 2025 include a target of converting 30 per cent of its vehicles to electric by 2030.
Through its Nationally Determined Contribution and the National Climate Change Policy, Pakistan is committed to pursuing low-carbon development pathways, the President added.
In a separate statement, Mohammad Saleem Shaikh, Spokesperson for the Minister of Climate Change, said Pakistan is dedicated to placing climate change education, communication, and youth-led advocacy at the core of its national climate policy implementation.
Mr Shaikh elaborated that the National Climate Change Policy places a strong emphasis on public education and outreach initiatives to build broad awareness of climate risks and to protect the nation”s natural capital.