Ambassador of Denmark JakobLinulf called on Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change RominaKhurshidAlam and discussed various bilateral matters of interest, particularly assistance to Pakistan for transition to green energy, building climate resilience, water conservation, biodiversity conservation and protection.
The Danish ambassador also engaged with the PM’s climate aide to discuss at length possible ongoing and future collaborative initiatives aimed at tackling climate change challenges facing both nations.
Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights, Senator SaminaMumtazZehri and Secretary Climate Change & Environmental Coordination ministry Aisha Humera also attended the meeting.
During the meeting, the PM’s aide highlighted the country’s commitment to global climate action through support to various initiatives being taken globally for protection of ocean, biodiversity, water and energy resources.
She shared the present government’s vision and commitment for protecting its ocean waters from growing pollution, saying that preserving marine ecosystems and promoting sustainable practices along the country’s extensive coastline is the top priority of the country. Efforts are being taken with government, non-governmental organizations and the corporate sector to achieve the ‘clean ocean agenda’ of the present government, the PM’s climate aide emphasized.
She remarked, “Our oceans are vital to our economy and our environmental sustainability. The clean ocean agenda is a crucial step toward ensuring that our marine resources are preserved for future generations and efforts are being taken in support with various stakeholders to combat pollution and protect our oceans.”
The Danish envoy JakobLinulf briefed the PM’s aide on climate about his country’s rich experience in renewable energy and sustainable practices, emphasizing the potential for knowledge sharing and technology transfer with Pakistan to achieve environmental sustainability and climate resilience goals.
He assured that his government would continue to extend cooperation and assistance in Pakistan’s conversion to renewables from fossil fuels.
