Musadik Malik Highlights Pakistan’s Climate Vulnerability at Arctic Assembly
Dr Musadik Malik said cooperation between the Arctic and Himalayan regions could help countries better understand and address the consequences of melting glaciers.
Federal Minister for Climate Change Dr Musadik Malik has warned that Pakistan is among the countries affected by melting glaciers, rising sea levels and extreme weather events, highlighting the urgent need for international cooperation and scientific research to address growing climate challenges.
Addressing the Arctic Circle Assembly in Iceland, the minister stressed that global collaboration and scientific research are essential to tackling the impacts of climate change.
Dr Musadik Malik said cooperation between the Arctic and Himalayan regions could help countries better understand and address the consequences of melting glaciers.
He emphasised the importance of strengthening collaboration between scientists and policymakers to develop effective responses to climate-related risks.
Pakistan faces multiple climate challenges, including glacier melt, rising sea levels and increasingly severe weather events, making international cooperation particularly important for addressing these threats.
The minister underscored the need for closer engagement between the scientific community and decision-makers to ensure that climate policies are informed by research and scientific evidence.
His remarks at the Arctic Circle Assembly highlighted the importance of cooperation between regions experiencing the effects of climate change, particularly in understanding glacier melt and its wider environmental consequences.