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Environmentalist appreciates PM Shahbaz Sharif’s lobbying efforts to raise Pakistan’s narrative on climate disasters
December 29, 2022

Dr. Ejaz Ahmed (Environmentalist): The government of Pakistan is very actively pursuing its case of climate justice on international fora. The rehabilitation of the flood-affected areas is one of the top priorities of the incumbent government. Pakistan has been worst hit by the climate-induced disaster in the form of floods as the infrastructure has been completely damaged in the country. Pakistan is the 7th most vulnerable country in the Climate Risk Index despite the fact that it is the least contributor to the carbon emissions. The government has said that it has made a new framework to make the country climate-resilient. Unfortunately, implementation on such initiatives is slow in Pakistan. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs has rightfully highlighted the situation in Pakistan and asked for response of the world to mitigate the sufferings of people. We need to focus more on lobbying efforts to raise our voice. Many friendly countries of Pakistan also announced support for Pakistan after the devastating floods. However, we need to ask the world community as Pakistan cannot alone come out of this difficult situation without external help. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif is very active on this issue and lobbying with friendly countries for their support for International conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan to be held in Geneva on the 9th of the next month.