Geneva. Oct. 08. (Independent monitoring desk)
The National Disability & Development Forum (NDF) made Pakistan proud by participating in the prestigious International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Leaders Forum 2024, held in Geneva, Switzerland. Mr. Abid Lashari, President of NDF Pakistan, took center stage to present strategic partnership opportunities aimed at building resilience in Pakistan’s climate-vulnerable areas, particularly the coastal regions of Sindh.
Mr. Lashari’s presentation stressed the urgent need for collaboration to tackle the devastating effects of climate change in Pakistan, focusing on sustainable development in the country’s coastal areas ¹. He emphasized the importance of engaging global partners to implement innovative solutions that promote environmental conservation and socio-economic development, benefiting both local communities and biodiversity.
Pakistan’s vulnerability to climate change is a pressing concern, with the country facing significant economic and human losses due to climate-related disasters ². The World Bank estimates that climate change could reduce Pakistan’s GDP by 18-20% by 2050 ².
– _Urgent Need for Collaboration_: Emphasized the importance of global partnerships to address climate change impacts in Pakistan.
– _Sustainable Development_: Focused on sustainable development in Pakistan’s coastal areas to promote environmental conservation and socio-economic growth.
– _Innovative Solutions_: Highlighted the need for innovative solutions to foster environmental conservation and biodiversity.
The NDF’s participation in the IUCN Leaders Forum 2024 marks a significant step towards promoting vy Pakistan’s climate resilience and sustainable development efforts on the global stage.
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