Chairman of Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik delivered a keynote address at the Center for Climate Diplomacy event titled “Strengthening Resilience through Climate Diplomacy in Disaster Management” at Pakistan Pavilion, COP 29, Baku Azerbaijan.
According to Report, the event highlighted the critical intersection of climate diplomacy and disaster resilience.
The event participants represented different parts of the world representing government officials , experts and civil society members.
Amna Munawwar Awan, President of the Center for Climate Diplomacy, suggested various ideas of collaboration in research and development , climate mitigation , climate adaptation and climate financing
NDMA chairman underscored Pakistan's dedication to collaborative, climate-conscious approaches for effective disaster risk reduction and resilience building.
He emphasized the importance of climate diplomacy as a key strategy in advancing global cooperation and securing resources to address climate-induced disasters. He outlined NDMA’s commitment to fostering international partnerships and driving forward initiatives that support both national and global resilience frameworks. His remarks highlighted Pakistan’s proactive engagement in climate diplomacy as a means to address and mitigate the impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities.
Through this strategic side event, NDMA reiterated its commitment to driving a global agenda for resilience by leveraging climate diplomacy and supporting initiatives that place people at the center of climate adaptation and disaster management. The authority remains dedicated to strengthening partnerships and fostering a sustainable, resilient future for all.