Pakistani PM stresses urgent climate action amid ongoing flood response
Chairing a meeting on the recent flood situation and relief efforts during his visit to the country's northern Gilgit-Baltistan region, the prime minister directed the Ministry of Climate Change to adopt a more proactive approach and stressed the importance of mobilizing funds to build climate-resilient infrastructure across the country.
Sharif said that although Pakistan contributes minimally to global greenhouse gas emissions, it ranks among the 10 countries most vulnerable to climate change.
He added that the country is facing the consequences of environmental shifts, underscoring the crucial responsibility of the climate ministry in mitigation and preparedness.
The prime minister called for the establishment of a weather-related early warning system for tourist destinations, and said local communities residing near natural watercourses should be relocated to safer locations.
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