The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) of Pakistan participated in a significant event at COP 29, held at the Pakistan Pavilion in Baku, Azerbaijan. The event, organized by the Center for Climate Diplomacy, was titled “Strengthening Resilience through Climate Diplomacy in Disaster Management.”
During the event, NDMA Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik delivered a keynote address, highlighting the critical intersection of climate diplomacy and disaster resilience. He emphasized Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to collaborative, climate-conscious approaches that are essential for effective disaster risk reduction and resilience building.
In his address, Chairman NDMA underscored the importance of climate diplomacy as a key strategy for advancing global cooperation and securing the necessary resources to tackle climate-induced disasters. He spoke of NDMA’s ongoing efforts to build and sustain international partnerships and initiatives aimed at supporting both national and global resilience frameworks. His remarks focused on Pakistan’s proactive engagement in climate diplomacy, stressing its role in addressing and mitigating the impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities.
Through this strategic side event, NDMA reiterated its dedication to advancing a global resilience agenda by leveraging climate diplomacy. The Authority emphasized the need for initiatives that place vulnerable communities at the heart of climate adaptation and disaster management efforts. This engagement reflects Pakistan’s ongoing commitment to strengthening partnerships and contributing to a sustainable, resilient future for all.
NDMA’s participation in COP 29 is a clear testament to Pakistan’s proactive stance on climate change, underscoring its resolve to enhance resilience through international collaboration and support. The event at COP 29 marks another step in Pakistan’s effort to promote global cooperation in the face of growing climate challenges.
