ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr. Musadik Malik met with Global Green Growth Initiative (GGGI) Country Representative Laura Jalasjoki on Monday to discuss new cooperation avenues, including carbon markets and nature-based solutions.
Jalasjoki briefed Dr. Malik on GGGI’s work in supporting its 51 member countries in pursuing low-carbon, climate-resilient economies. She emphasized the organization’s mission to promote inclusive green growth across diverse sectors.
Dr. Malik highlighted Pakistan’s focus on advancing solutions for both climate adaptation and mitigation, particularly in agriculture, one of the country’s most climate-sensitive sectors. He stressed that green growth partnerships must prioritize long-term sustainability and measurable impact.
The two sides also explored the potential of carbon markets as a financing tool for sustainable development. Dr. Malik pointed out the need for international support to bridge the viability gap in carbon market mechanisms while welcoming GGGI’s technical assistance in helping Pakistan access such opportunities.
Pakistan, he noted, remains committed to enhancing its adaptation and mitigation capacity, especially in agriculture and nature-based solutions, with a determination to accelerate the transition toward a green and resilient economy.
