The Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Pakistan, and the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) have signed an agreement to collaborate on improving livelihood security in rural areas, including Sindh’s coastal regions and the rural areas of Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The signing ceremony was attended by Romina Khurshid Alam, Coordinator to the Prime Minister for Climate Change, Secretary Aisha Humera Chaudhry, and senior AKF officials, including Amin Feerasta, Chairman of the National Committee AKF, and Akhtar Iqbal, CEO of AKF Pakistan.
According to a press release, rural and mountainous regions of Pakistan face severe climate-related challenges, including extreme weather events, glacial melting, sea-level rise, agricultural vulnerabilities, and water scarcity.
Under this agreement, both entities aim to address these issues through enhanced cooperation in climate resilience, sustainable socio-economic development, and livelihood security. Key areas of focus include knowledge sharing, research, capacity building, policy support, and joint resource mobilization.
Romina Khurshid emphasized, “This agreement marks a crucial step toward mitigating climate vulnerabilities and fostering sustainable livelihoods for communities most impacted by climate change.”
Amin Feerasta lauded the partnership, stating, “AKF and all Aga Khan Development Network agencies prioritize environmental stewardship to ensure sustainable support for future generations.”
In his concluding remarks, Akhtar Iqbal thanked the ministry and highlighted the partnership’s potential to implement joint mitigation and adaptation measures, provide technical support, and develop strategies to address climate challenges at national and community levels.
