Islamabad
\nFederal Minister for Climate Change & Environmental Coordination, Musadik Malik emphasized Pakistan\u2019s commitment to addressing global water challenges through glacier preservation and climate-resilient development.
\nThe federal minister in his message on the occasion of World Water Day with theme, \u201cGlacier Preservation,\u201d underscores the critical role of glaciers in sustaining freshwater supplies and regulating Earth\u2019s climate, aligning with the United Nations\u2019 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: ensuring water and sanitation for all by 2030.
\nWorld Water Day, observed annually on March 22, highlights the importance of freshwater and advocates for sustainable management. Established in 1993, it raises awareness of the global water crisis, affecting 2.2 billion people without access to safe water.
\n\u201cGlaciers are the lifeblood of our planet, and their preservation is not just an environmental imperative but a survival strategy for humanity,\u201d the minister stated. \u201cPakistan, home to the world\u2019s second-largest glacial system outside the polar regions, recognizes the urgency of safeguarding these natural water towers against climate change.\u201d
\nPakistan has been at the forefront of climate resilience efforts, including initiatives like the Living Indus Basin Restoration Plan, developed in collaboration with the United Nations to restore ecological balance in the Indus Basin. The Green Pakistan Upscaling Programme, a flagship project, aims to enhance forest cover and mitigate climate risks through sustainable land management.
\n\u201cOur updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement reflect our resolve to transition toward a climate-resilient economy,\u201d federal minister highlighted. \u201cWe are prioritizing clean energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and integrating climate adaptation into national policies.\u201d
\nThe federal minister commended the UN-Water\u2019s World Water Development Report 2025, titled \u201cWater Towers: Mountains and Glaciers,\u201d which stresses the interconnectedness of glaciers and global water security. He noted that Pakistan\u2019s participation in high-level UN events, including the World Day for Glaciers, reinforces its role in multilateral climate diplomacy.
\n\u201cThe rapid melting of glaciers threatens water flows, exacerbating floods, droughts, and sea-level rise,\u201d Musadik Malik warned.
\n\u201cCollective action\u2014reducing carbon emissions and adopting adaptive strategies\u2014is essential to safeguarding ecosystems.\u201d
\nStressing for call to action, the minister urged stakeholders to accelerate renewable energy adoption to curb greenhouse gas emissions, invest in glacier monitoring and research to inform policy decisions, promote water-efficient practices in agriculture and urban planning, and support climate-resilient infrastructure in vulnerable regions.
\n\u201cPakistan stands ready to collaborate with global partners to address the water crisis,\u201d He stated. \u201cTogether, we can ensure that future generations inherit a planet where water remains a source of life, not scarcity.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Islamabad Federal Minister for Climate Change & Environmental Coordination, Musadik Malik emphasized Pakistan\u2019s commitment to addressing global water challenges through glacier preservation and climate-resilient development. The federal minister in his message on the occasion of World Water Day with theme, \u201cGlacier Preservation,\u201d underscores the critical role of glaciers in sustaining freshwater supplies and regulating Earth\u2019s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-468586","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n