ISLAMABAD, June 5 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari said Thursday that his country is committed to protecting the environment and securing a sustainable future for the generations to come.
Despite limited resources, Pakistan is taking steps to tackle environmental challenges and address climate change impacts, the president said on the occasion of the World Environment Day being observed on Thursday.
Highlighting the measures the country has been taking, Zardari said that the government has been working to mobilize climate finance by combining national efforts with private investment and international support, which aligned with Pakistan's broader economic transformation plan.
With the support of international financial institutions, several initiatives that support reforms such as a carbon levy, electric vehicle promotion, and improved energy efficiency are being implemented, he said.
Also, multiple programs focused on flood resilience, clean energy transition, sustainable agriculture, improving air quality and promoting green financing have been initiated, he added.
The president also urged citizens, organizations, and public institutions to unite for a cleaner, greener Pakistan, while stressing the need for reducing single-use plastics, promoting afforestation, recycling waste, and supporting policies that protect nature. ■
