Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan Khazar Farhadov has emphasized the urgent need for global unity in tackling climate change. He expressed these views while addressing the International Conference on Climate Change in the run-up to COP29 in Azerbaijan at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad on Thursday.
The conference titled "Navigating Pakistan’s Climate Action Path: Adaptation, Finance, and Technology was organized ahead of the COP29 summit, it brought together leading experts from Pakistan and abroad to deliberate on the country’s climate strategy, focusing on key areas like adaptation, climate finance, and technological advancements.
Dr. Fariz Ismailzade, Vice Rector at ADA University in Baku and member of the Azerbaijan Parliament praised Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad for fostering Pakistan-Azerbaijan relations and highlighted ADA's leadership in uniting experts for COP29 climate change discussions in Baku.
Ambassador during his keynote address, highlighted Azerbaijan's commitment to promoting peace, climate finance, and adaptation efforts at COP29, stressing that international cooperation is essential for achieving a sustainable and prosperous future for all.
Pakistan’s former Minister for Climate Change, Senator Sherry Rehman was the Chief Guest at the Inaugural Session. She emphasized the urgency of bold climate action at the upcoming COP, referencing the encouraging statements made by the Ambassador of Azerbaijan on renewable energy and financing. She highlighted Pakistan's unique climate challenges, which are both local and global, emphasizing that no country can face these crises in isolation.
As a developing country on the frontlines of climate change, Pakistan is experiencing increasingly extreme weather events, including successive record-breaking summers over the last four years. Senator Rehman stressed that Pakistan’s economy, natural resources, and people are all at risk, yet the country remains underprepared for an unpredictable future.
