In a passionate appeal at a Sunday event, Pakistan\u0019s Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Musadik Masood Malik, laid out a roadmap to protect communities from escalating climate threats.
"To combat climate change, we need to invest in resilient infrastructure, improved water management systems, enhanced disaster preparedness and the promotion of climate-smart agriculture," Malik said, underlining the urgency for comprehensive adaptation strategies.
He emphasized that resilient infrastructure\u0014from flood-resistant bridges to heat-adaptive road surfaces\u0014can shield people and economies from costly disruptions. Modern water management, including advanced irrigation and smart distribution networks, is key to ensuring reliable access everywhere.
Coupled with robust disaster response plans, these measures can help societies recover faster when extreme weather strikes. Climate-smart agriculture, leveraging drought-resistant seeds and precision farming, offers pathways to secure harvests and livelihoods while reducing emissions.
Malik\u0019s call for global solidarity and strategic investment resonates beyond Pakistan\u0019s borders: it\u0019s a timely reminder that today\u0019s climate actions will shape tomorrow\u0019s world.
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Pakistan calls for global action to mitigate impacts of climate change
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