Baku: The Government of Pakistan and UNICEF have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to uphold priorities to safeguard children from the devastating impacts of climate change. Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam witnessed the signing ceremony held at Pakistan Pavilion on the sidelines of the COP29 global climate conference in Baku on Saturday.

According to Radio Pakistan, Secretary Ministry of Climate Aisha Humera Moriani and UNICEF Deputy Executive Director signed the Declaration on Children, Youth and Climate Action. Addressing the event, Romina Khurshid Alam stated that enhancing access to education, health, and nutrition services in climate-affected areas, as well as investing in sustainable infrastructure to protect schools and communities from extreme weather, is a top priority of the government.

The top key representatives of the Federal and provincial governments of Sindh, Punjab, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa also affirmed their commitment to collaboratively p
rotect the rights and interests of children embroiled in the quagmire of the impacts of the climate crisis. UNICEF, the Federal, and Provincial Governments will work to ensure that children’s rights and interests are at the forefront of climate action and investment.