Islamabad, Pakistan (CU)_ According to Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government’s environmental policies are being appreciated worldwide. The Prime Minister took to Twitter to share a video of the World Economic Forum (WEF) outlining the green policies of Pakistan. The Prime Minister tweeted, “Globally PTI’s environment policies are being recognized esp (especially) our green recovery program from the Covid-19 pandemic and our climate action plan”.
According to the WEF video, Pakistan aims to create a greener future in three ways. The video said, “the country has pledged to source 60 percent of energy from renewables by 2030. It has cancelled coal projects, replacing them with hydroelectric power”. The video underlined Pakistan’s efforts in creating over 85,000 green jobs in the country. The video went on to say, “…. from plant care to the protection of forests. It’s training 5,000 young people to be nature guardians.” According to the WEF video, Pakistan government is also investing in green space construction.
The video highlighted, “Pakistan has attracted $180 million in funding towards the creation of 15 new national parks”. It said, “the country is also launching a $500 million ‘green Eurobond’ and will soon provide a monetary valuation of its green space making its worth clear – and easier to protect.” In terms of climate change, Pakistan is one of the most unsafe countries in the planet. The country has already experienced severe weather conditions such as floods, unusually heavy monsoon rains, and heat waves over the previous decade.
According to Chaudhry, the PTI is a democratic and federal party, that is why it is encouraging the opposition to engage in discussion. He said, “however, there is just one thing on which there can be no negotiations — and that is the cases against your leadership.” In many parts of the country, climate-induced migration has already started.
According to the WEF video, Pakistan aims to create a greener future in three ways. The video said, “the country has pledged to source 60 percent of energy from renewables by 2030. It has cancelled coal projects, replacing them with hydroelectric power”. The video underlined Pakistan’s efforts in creating over 85,000 green jobs in the country. The video went on to say, “…. from plant care to the protection of forests. It’s training 5,000 young people to be nature guardians.” According to the WEF video, Pakistan government is also investing in green space construction.
The video highlighted, “Pakistan has attracted $180 million in funding towards the creation of 15 new national parks”. It said, “the country is also launching a $500 million ‘green Eurobond’ and will soon provide a monetary valuation of its green space making its worth clear – and easier to protect.” In terms of climate change, Pakistan is one of the most unsafe countries in the planet. The country has already experienced severe weather conditions such as floods, unusually heavy monsoon rains, and heat waves over the previous decade.
According to Chaudhry, the PTI is a democratic and federal party, that is why it is encouraging the opposition to engage in discussion. He said, “however, there is just one thing on which there can be no negotiations — and that is the cases against your leadership.” In many parts of the country, climate-induced migration has already started.
