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Federal Oil Minister Musadik Masood Malik speaks to Reuters during an interview in Islamabad, June 11, 2024. PHOTO: REUTERS
ISLAMABAD:
Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Musadik Masood Malik, on Friday called for an acceleration of international and domestic investment in green skills development, warning that without a climate-ready workforce, developing countries risk falling behind in the global transition to clean energy and low-carbon growth.
Speaking at a high-level side event titled “Developing Green Skills for a Sustainable Pakistan” via video link at the Pakistan Pavilion during the United Nations Climate Summit (COP30) in Belém, Dr Malik said unprecedented economic and industrial changes – driven by massive global investments in renewable energy, climate-smart infrastructure, battery storage, green mobility and circular economies – are transforming the nature of jobs, competitiveness of markets and global trading systems.
He said Pakistan, despite being one of the most climate-vulnerable countries, holds significant potential due to its young population, growing technology ecosystem and growing recognition that the future of employment will be green, inclusive and innovation-driven.
