Minister for Climate Change Musadik Malik has called for international scientific cooperation to study glaciers and mountain ecosystems.

He was speaking at the UN Climate Change Pavilion at COP31 in Antalya.

The Minister warned that melting ice and the growing risk of glacial lake outburst floods are threatening vulnerable communities and their livelihoods.

Highlighting Pakistan's proposed initiatives to promote research and innovation, Musadik Malik outlined plans for a Green Virtual University to connect Pakistani students, researchers and faculty members with leading international universities and scientists.

The Minister urged developed countries and global institutions to ensure timely financial and technical support for developing countries bearing the consequences of climate change.