Islamabad: In a move to bolster environmental sustainability and climate resilience, Pakistan and Belarus have committed to a collaborative effort focusing on eco-tourism, water conservation, and green technology exchange. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Romina Khurshid Alam, Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Climate Change, and Sergey Maslyak, Belarusian Minister for Natural Resources and Environmental Protection.

According to Press Information Department, the meeting highlighted the potential for launching joint projects aimed at addressing the pressing challenges posed by global warming, including floods, heatwaves, droughts, and groundwater depletion. Both sides expressed a keen interest in exchanging expertise on biodiversity conservation and climate change adaptation. Alam emphasized the unprecedented value of leveraging Belarus’s expertise in biodiversity research and innovative wetland preservation techniques to enhance Pakistan’s environmental sustainability efforts.

The discussions also covered the development of ecological tourism within protected areas like nature reserves and national parks. Alam proposed collaboration on climate change mitigation and adaptation, emphasizing the potential for both countries to promote principles of green, circular, and low-carbon economies. She stressed the importance of aligning strategies with international standards to bolster sustainable climate development in Pakistan.

Maslyak noted that Belarus’s experience in environmental monitoring could complement Pakistan’s efforts to implement eco-friendly policies and practices. The two officials agreed that establishing joint ventures could strengthen their nations’ capacity to achieve shared environmental goals. The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to enhancing regulatory frameworks and international collaboration to improve environmental governance and achieve sustainability targets.