Islamabad: On World Environment Day, the President of Pakistan called for urgent global action to address climate change, highlighting the immediate impacts of environmental degradation on lives and economies worldwide. The President emphasized the critical importance of climate action, noting that current decisions will determine the quality of life for future generations.

According to Press Information Department, the President remarked that Pakistan is among the countries most vulnerable to climate change, despite its minimal contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions. He cited challenges such as changing weather patterns affecting farmers, increased exposure to floods and heatwaves, and pressure on natural resources. Vulnerable groups, including women and children, face the greatest challenges, while environmental degradation affects access to clean water, agricultural productivity, and public services.

The President called for action at every societal level, urging responsible water use, waste reduction, forest protection, biodiversity preservation, and cleaner energy promotion. He encouraged youth, civil society, academia, religious leaders, media, and the private sector to actively contribute to building an environmentally responsible future. Pakistan remains committed to international climate cooperation and efforts toward ecosystem restoration, renewable energy, and climate-resilient development. The President concluded by urging the nation to protect the environment and responsibly use natural resources to ensure a resilient future for Pakistan.