Foreign Secy outlines Pakistan’s perspective to address climate change challenge

Foreign Secy outlines Pakistan's perspective to address climate change challenge

ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 (APP): Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood and Tomas Anker Christensen, Climate Ambassador of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark on Tuesday discussed the ways to forge structured engagement on climate change related initiatives and projects.

The Foreign Secretary outlined Pakistan’s perspective on addressing the critical issue of Climate Change.

He highlighted the various steps taken by Pakistan to tackle Climate Change at the national level including through the Eco-System Restoration Initiative, 10 Billion Tree Tsunami project, Electric Vehicle policy, and transition towards clean and renewable sources of energy.

The Foreign Secretary welcomed Denmark’s readiness to partner with Pakistan on this important issue.

The Foreign Secretary also exchanged views with Ambassador Christensen on the respective priorities and expectations from the forthcoming United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP-26).

Foreign Secy outlines Pakistan's perspective to address climate change challenge

By Shumaila Andleeb

Shumaila Andleeb; Senior Reporter at Associated Press of Pakistan; covering the beats of President, Prime Minister, Foreign Office, and Special Assignments.

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