Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, underscored the urgent need to scale up green financing mechanisms to support sustainable growth at a high-level global forum in Seville, Spain on Tuesday.
The federal minister led Pakistan’s participation in a panel titled “Bankable Pakistan: Impact Investments and Green Financing Solutions for Economic Transformation,” where he spotlighted the country’s green investment potential.
“Climate-aligned investments are not just a moral imperative — they are an economic necessity for Pakistan’s future,” Dr. Malik told an international audience of policymakers, investors, and climate experts. “We are positioning Pakistan as a viable destination for impact-based green solutions that offer returns while building resilience.”
Minister of State for Climate Change, Shezra Mansab Ali Khan, also joined the session, which aimed to present Pakistan’s green finance framework as a pathway to attract global capital for climate-friendly infrastructure and development projects.
The discussion revolved around tapping into impact investments — a form of financing that seeks measurable social or environmental benefits alongside financial returns — as a tool to address climate vulnerabilities while fueling economic transformation in Pakistan.
Pakistan, one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change, has in recent years stepped up efforts to integrate climate resilience into its economic strategy.
According to government estimates, the country needs billions of dollars in climate finance to transition to low-carbon growth and adapt to extreme weather events.
The panel in Seville was part of a broader international push to connect emerging economies like Pakistan with global investors who are increasingly seeking sustainable finance portfolios.
Dr. Malik emphasized that Pakistan’s climate policies are now aligned with its development agenda. “From renewable energy to climate-smart agriculture, we are creating a pipeline of bankable projects that can deliver real impact,” he said.
Officials say the Ministry of Climate Change is working closely with international partners and multilateral institutions to unlock new streams of green finance and develop robust policy frameworks that support transparency, accountability, and investor confidence.
With mounting economic pressures and recurring climate disasters — from floods to heatwaves — Pakistan sees green financing not only as an environmental solution, but as a catalyst for long-term stability and inclusive growth.—APP
