Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Musadik Malik on Thursday outlined Pakistan’s forest restoration and ecosystem recovery efforts during a COP30 side event focused on the Upscaling Green Pakistan Programme (UGPP).
Addressing the session through a recorded video message, the minister said global climate discussions remained centred on greenhouse gas emissions and the need to expand natural systems capable of absorbing carbon. He noted that forests were essential for both mitigation and adaptation, adding that nature-based solutions must form a core component of climate action.
“Carbon sequestration requires factories that absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen. That factory is a tree,” he said, emphasising the role of forests in reducing carbon burdens and improving climate resilience.
The event, organised by the Ministry of Climate Change, showcased Pakistan’s progress in restoring degraded land, reviving ecosystems and promoting community participation under the UGPP. According to the ministry, the programme has enabled large-scale planting across previously barren areas and strengthened local involvement in conservation efforts.
Dr Malik said the initiative had increased climate awareness among communities and encouraged greater protection of local forest resources. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to global forest protection, stating that the country “stands with its forests and with all the forests of the world” in its pursuit of climate stability.
A documentary produced by the ministry was screened at the event, featuring field stories and examples of ecological improvement. The session also included a panel discussion attended by climate experts, international organisations, development partners and civil society representatives engaged in forest restoration and climate resilience.
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