Alarming Climate Justice Crisis: Experts Urge Global Support for Pakistan’s Climate Finance Case
Pakistan climate justice case highlighted at a major conference where experts called for stronger climate finance, green investment, and international cooperation to address climate risks.
The growing Pakistan climate justice case took center stage at a major conference in Peshawar, where experts, policymakers, academics, and lawmakers called for stronger international cooperation and urgent climate financing to help the country confront worsening environmental threats.
The conference on “Climate Justice and Mobilising Climate Finance for Pakistan” was jointly organized by:
- Pakistan Development Foundation
- Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University
- Institute of Management Sciences
- Women University Mardan
- Oil and Gas Development Company Limited
The event was held at the Governor’s House in Peshawar.
Conference Calls for International Climate Support
Experts Seek Global Recognition of Pakistan’s Climate Challenges
Panelists stressed that Pakistan contributes less than one percent of global greenhouse gas emissions yet remains among the countries most severely affected by climate change.
Participants urged policymakers and international institutions to internationalize Pakistan’s climate justice case and secure equitable climate financing for vulnerable communities.
Faisal Karim Kundi highlighted climate change as not only an environmental issue but also a major economic, social, and humanitarian crisis.
He warned that rising water scarcity, agricultural decline, and environmental degradation were intensifying poverty and threatening livelihoods across Pakistan.
Climate Finance Emerges as Key Priority
Experts Stress Need for Sustainable Climate Investment
The conference featured discussions on climate finance mechanisms and sustainable development strategies.
Muhammad Rafiq presented Pakistan’s newly approved Climate Finance Policy and discussed strategies for mobilizing international climate funding.
Experts emphasized that climate finance is critical for:
- Renewable energy expansion
- Climate-resilient infrastructure
- Flood protection systems
- Water conservation projects
- Sustainable agriculture initiatives
Analysts say developing countries like Pakistan require stronger international financial support to adapt to climate-related risks.
Universities Promote Green Energy Solutions
Academic Institutions Shift Toward Sustainability
Academic leaders at the conference highlighted efforts to reduce carbon emissions through green technologies and sustainable campus initiatives.
Safia Ahmed and Usman Ghani discussed ongoing projects focused on renewable energy and environmental sustainability.
IMSciences officials revealed that the institution had:
- Installed rainwater harvesting systems
- Received plastic shredders from United Nations Development Programme
- Implemented water-saving technologies
Experts said universities must play a leading role in climate innovation, environmental awareness, and sustainable development research.
Experts Stress Environmental Law Enforcement
Calls for Practical Climate Action Grow Stronger
Legal experts and lawmakers criticized weak implementation of environmental legislation in Pakistan.
Amna Sardar said several environmental bills had been passed in recent years but remained poorly implemented.
Meanwhile, legal expert Tariq Afghan stressed the importance of moving beyond rhetoric toward practical action.
He called for:
- Strict enforcement of environmental laws
- Institutional tree plantation campaigns
- Elimination of plastic waste
- Stronger political commitment to climate justice
Experts warned that without effective governance and implementation, climate adaptation efforts may remain limited.
Youth and Green Economy in Focus
Green Investment Seen as Economic Opportunity
Governor Faisal Karim Kundi stressed the importance of empowering youth and investing in a green economy to build long-term resilience.
He noted that nearly two-thirds of Pakistan’s population consists of young people who could play a critical role in climate adaptation and sustainable development.
Experts argued that investment in:
- Renewable energy
- Green infrastructure
- Climate-smart agriculture
- Afforestation projects
could generate employment opportunities while strengthening environmental resilience.
Climate Change Threatens Pakistan’s Economy and Society
Experts Warn of Escalating Climate Risks
Conference participants highlighted the growing impacts of:
- Floods
- Heatwaves
- Water scarcity
- Agricultural decline
- Environmental degradation
Pakistan has repeatedly faced devastating climate disasters, including catastrophic floods and rising temperatures that have damaged infrastructure, displaced communities, and weakened economic growth.
Analysts stressed that climate change is increasingly becoming a national security and development challenge.
Religious and Social Dimensions of Climate Justice
Quranic Guidance and Human Rights Perspectives Discussed
Qibla Ayaz emphasized the need to incorporate Quranic guidance and religious values into sustainable environmental solutions.
Meanwhile, Razia Sultana described climate change as a human rights issue linked to social and economic marginalization.
She called for stronger coordination between federal and provincial governments to address escalating environmental crises.
Conclusion
The growing Pakistan climate justice case is drawing increasing attention from policymakers, academics, and development experts who warn that climate change threatens the country’s economic stability, food security, and social resilience.
Participants at the Peshawar conference stressed that stronger climate financing, sustainable policies, and coordinated international support will be essential for helping Pakistan confront escalating climate risks.
Experts also emphasized that long-term resilience will depend on practical action, institutional reform, youth empowerment, and global recognition of Pakistan’s climate vulnerabilities.
