Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam was addressing an event on Green Industrialization Project in Pakistan.
Climate Change is a Challenge of Survival: Romina Khurshid. She highlighted the critical need to integrate climate resilience into national development at an event in Islamabad. Prime Ministers’ Coordinator was addressing the launch of Phase-III of the Climate Advocacy and Coordination Resilience Action (CACRA) Project. The CACRA Project Phase-III is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). It is a critical initiative designed to enhance the climate resilience, particularly at the grassroots level in Pakistan.
Speaking at the event, Ms. Romina stated, “Climate change is not just an environmental challenge—it is a challenge of survival, of justice, and of humanity itself. Together, we will rise to meet this challenge with the strength of our partnerships, the resilience of our people, and the unwavering commitment of our government. We will build a Pakistan that is not just prepared for the future, but is actively shaping it.”
The event was attended by representatives from the German Red Cross, environmentalists, academics, students, and volunteers. The discussion was mainly on the ongoing efforts to address climate change and build resilience at the grassroots level.
Climate Change in Pakistan
Addressing the event, Ms. Romina urged an urgent action. “Today, we stand at the intersection of crisis and opportunity. Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it is here, it is now, and it is defining the reality of millions across Pakistan. The floods that submerged one-third of our country in 2022, the intensifying heatwaves, the persistent droughts—these are not isolated disasters. They are warnings that demand urgent, unified, and unrelenting action,” she added.
The participants were informed about the opportunity to fight the climate change. An opportunity to transform the way we prepare, adapt, and respond.
Ms. Romina reiterated that vulnerability does not equal inevitability. “We refuse to be passive victims of the climate crisis. We need to equip our communities with the knowledge, tools, and technology. Technology that can mitigate risk, enhance preparedness, and ensure survival in the face of growing climate threats,” she stated.
“We know this work is far from over. The stakes are higher. The urgency is greater. The need is now,” she concluded. She added that Climate Change is a Challenge of Survival.
