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Federal Minister for Petroleum 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 Dr Musadik Masood Malik on Friday urged accelerating domestic and international investment in green skills development, warning that without a climate-ready workforce, developing countries risk being left behind in the global transition to clean energy and low-carbon growth.
Speaking at a high-level side event titled “Building 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, market competitiveness and global trading systems.
He said Pakistan, despite being one of the most climate vulnerable countries, has significant potential due to its young population, growing technology ecosystem and growing recognition that the future of employment will be green, inclusive and driven by innovation.
