Pakistan’s vulnerability to the impacts of climate change has become increasingly evident as demonstrated by the catastrophic floods, serving as a stark reminder of the nation’s exposure to the climate crisis.
These views were expressed by Newly appointed WWF International President Dr Adil Najam and WWF-Pakistan Director General Hammad Naqi Khan at a press conference held at the Lahore Press Club. This was Dr Najam’s first large-scale media engagement since he assumed the WWF International presidency on July 1, 2023.
This media interaction titled “Accelerating Climate Action: Shaping Pakistan’s Future” was organised by WWF-Pakistan to underscore the urgent need for a robust climate change response from all stakeholders in Pakistan.
The press conference served as a call to action, seeking the commitment of all participants to work collectively towards a future where Pakistan emerges not only as a nation resilient to climate disasters but also as a leading advocate in global climate response.
The event aimed to engage the media in a dynamic discussion on globally significant climate change agenda to address the growing impact and risk of climate change on Pakistan.
The discussion delved into the critical role Pakistan can play in shaping global climate action, harnessing opportunities and developing sustainable solutions to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Addressing the media, Dr Adil Najam, a renowned scholar on global climate action, shed light on the profound global challenge that climate change presents and specifically focused on the potential opportunities for Pakistan.
