Her comments came during a keynote address at an event hosted by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) in Islamabad. Senator Rehman expressed her concerns about the lack of substantial progress in establishing the fund by the Transitional Committee. While acknowledging Pakistan’s justifiable anticipation of global support to combat climate change due to its vulnerability, Senator Rehman made it clear that domestic action should take precedence. She underscored that addressing climate change was a collective responsibility, with an active role for the nation’s citizens, not solely reliant on the government. “People shouldn’t depend only on governments; with small steps, we can bring big change.

Source: The Nation October 26, 2023 14:34 UTC