The federal government and the Asian Development Bank have agreed to strengthen collaboration on climate resilience and environmental sustainability.
This development reached during a meeting between Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, and ADB Director General Bruno Carrasco in Islamabad.
Both sides emphasized the need for urgent action, with a particular focus on supporting youth-led climate initiatives through incubation programs, mentorship, and funding opportunities.
The partnership aims to empower young innovators to develop scalable solutions while positioning Pakistan competitively in the global green economy.
The meeting explored avenues for increased climate financing, with plans to mobilize investments for sustainable development projects.
Speaking on the occasion , Musadik Malik stressed the importance of moving from policy planning to implementation, assuring ADB of Pakistan’s full commitment to achieving concrete results.
The ADB delegation reaffirmed its support for Pakistan’s climate agenda, highlighting opportunities for knowledge-sharing, policy-based loans, and capacity-building programs to strengthen institutional responses to climate change.
