Climate commitments must translate into tangible results, says Aurangzeb
- Aurangzeb highlighted Pakistan’s progress in strengthening its climate policy framework
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, speaking at the high-level event on the Climate Implementation Bridge (BRIDGE) in New York, emphasised that climate commitments must translate into tangible results for communities.
Aurangzeb continued his high-level engagements in New York on the fourth day of his official visit to attend the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, as part of Pakistan’s high-level delegation headed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a statement on Friday said.
The finance minister identified three key requirements for effective climate implementation: a sound policy framework, access to finance, and the capacity to deliver projects at the country level.
He highlighted Pakistan’s progress in strengthening its climate policy framework and its efforts to mobilise financing through domestic resources, international financial institutions, capital markets and climate funds.
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Aurangzeb noted that institutional fragmentation and a shortage of investable and bankable projects continue to hinder effective implementation.
Referring to the 2022 floods, he observed that some international support remained unutilized despite generous pledges, underscoring the importance of developing suitable projects and strengthening implementation capacity at the country level.
Welcoming Pakistan’s participation in BRIDGE, the finance minister urged partners to build consensus around practical “no-regret” decisions that can move the initiative from dialogue to action.
He stressed the importance of translating climate commitments into concrete projects and measurable outcomes that can deliver tangible benefits for communities.
Aurangzeb’s engagements during the UNGA High-Level Week have underscored Pakistan’s continued focus on strengthening climate resilience, mobilising resources for climate action and building effective international partnerships to support implementation on the ground.
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