The Islamic Relief. Pakistan organised a one-day symposium titled ‘National Conference on Climate Change: Race Against Time’. The forum was briefed that Pakistan was at the top of the list among countries affected by climate change worldwide that faced major environmental disasters. The conference highlighted the millions of victims of recent floods and issues faced by the community’s post-environmental disasters. Islamic Relief carried out emergency relief measures providing basic necessities to more than one million people in different districts of Balochistan, Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Leslie Scanlon, High Commissioner of Canada, was honoured as the Chief Guest at the National Conference by Islamic Relief. They are grateful to the people of Canada for their ongoing assistance to the people of Pakistan. Climate-related disasters disproportionately affect developing countries. Canada will continue to support climate change efforts in developing countries, including Pakistan, in collaboration with partners such as Islamic Relief PK.
“Linking gender equality with climate change more clearly, directly, and strongly will contribute to climate resilience and coping capacities of communities,” she added.
However, Canadian Ambassador Leslie Scanlon expressed her delight that people from all over the world were discussing climate change in sync. “We have to fight this growing global problem together and the Canadian government is ready to help in any way it can. We have to save this land for its future generations.”
Romina Khurshid Alam, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) and Convener of the National SDGs Task Force, stated that climate change was a global issue that affected everyone. She expressed her appreciation to the public for assisting the government during this difficult period of post-flood rehabilitation. “Pakistan is Asia’s most flood-affected country. “The Ministry of Climate Change and the Prime Minister are concerned about the effects of climate change,” she said, adding that many other countries, including Pakistan, are dealing with the issue.
“We cannot forget the devastation caused by last year’s floods. However, we all have to fight climate change together and have to support each other,” she added.
The forum was informed that Pakistan was at the top of the list of countries affected by climate change worldwide that experienced major environmental disasters, resulting in more than 1,700 casualties and property damage worth more than $40 billion.
The Islamic Relief Organization Pakistan has long collaborated with the government and international organisations to promote the welfare and support of communities affected by climate change. The conference on the impact of climate change emphasised the millions of flood victims and the issues confronting the community in the aftermath of environmental disasters.
Asif Shirazi, country director of Islamic Relief Pakistan, stated that collaboration between local and international organisations is critical to saving millions of lives in the future. “We have to take steps to be prepared in advance for the damage caused by climate change. Balochistan is one of the regions hardest hit by climate change. While speaking to the participants, Minister of Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal stated that there is an urgent need to overcome the effects and destruction caused by climate change.
At this event, Canadian Ambassador Leslie Scanlon expressed her delight that people from all over the world were discussing climate change in sync. “We have to fight this growing global problem together and the Canadian government is ready to help in any way it can. We have to save this land for its future generations.”
