ISLAMABAD, JUN 9 /DNA/ – British High Commissioner Jane Marriott called on Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr Musadik Malik on Tuesday to discuss the implementation of the Green Compact, a £35 million bilateral climate cooperation framework aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s resilience to climate change.

According to an official statement, the meeting reviewed progress under the initiative and discussed its future direction. The British high commissioner presented the Green Compact Action Plan and briefed the minister on its priorities and proposed areas of cooperation.

Dr Malik said the framework should focus on initiatives capable of delivering tangible and high-impact benefits for people affected by climate-related challenges in Pakistan.

British envoy, climate minister discuss implementation of Green Compact

The minister also briefed Marriott on efforts to establish a Green University in Islamabad, saying discussions were under way with international partners, including Italy, as well as stakeholders associated with the Arctic Circle initiative.

British envoy, climate minister discuss implementation of Green Compact

During the meeting, Dr Malik highlighted the establishment of a Green Tech Hub at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination.

The initiative, he said, would support young entrepreneurs working on green technologies and sustainable business solutions while also promoting research and innovation to develop practical and scalable responses to environmental and climate challenges.

Marriott briefed the minister on the United Kingdom’s youth entrepreneurship programmes and climate-related projects being implemented in Pakistan in partnership with the British High Commission, particularly those aimed at enhancing climate resilience and supporting green solutions.

The two sides also discussed measures to strengthen early warning systems and improve preparedness for climate-related disasters, the statement said.=DNA