Islamabad, Pakistan and Azerbaijan have committed to launching joint initiatives aimed at climate change adaptation, including the establishment of a climate resilience framework. The announcement came during a press conference in Islamabad where Romina Khurshid Alam, Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, and Mukhtar Babayev, Azerbaijan’s Minister for Ecology and Natural Resources, outlined their collaborative plans.

According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the two nations will also develop a joint climate transparency report for the upcoming 29th session of the global climate summit. Discussions covered several key environmental strategies, such as the National Adaptation Plan, Green Pakistan Programme, and the Living Indus Initiative. Other focal points included mobilization of the Loss and Damage Fund, Climate Finance, and strategies related to the G-77 plus China and the Global Climate Vulnerability Index.

Both officials emphasized the importance of bilateral cooperation and engagement in preparation for the COP forum, which is scheduled to take place in Baku later this year. Babayev highlighted Azerbaijan’s commitment to promoting collective action within the global climate agenda, underscoring the need for collaborative efforts to address climate challenges.