Islamabad:Turkiye Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has departed for Turkiye to attend the Leaders’ Summit of the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP-31). The conference is seen as a crucial platform for addressing the pressing challenges of climate change, including rising temperatures and shifting weather patterns.

According to Radio Pakistan, Pakistan has been actively working to mitigate the impacts of climate change. During the conference, Prime Minister Sharif is expected to emphasize the country's efforts in strengthening disaster preparedness and early-warning systems.

While richer nations continue to contribute heavily to greenhouse gas emissions without adhering to deadlines for reducing fossil fuel use, Pakistan faces resource limitations in tackling climate change. The necessity for policies promoting electric and hybrid mechanisms to reduce emissions is evident. Governments worldwide are urged to focus on promoting clean energy.

Clean energy is considered the future, with China leading by example through its significant increase in electric vehicles. Collaborative efforts by Pakistan and Turkiye, leveraging their influence, are seen as beneficial in addressing climate issues. Turkiye's adoption of renewable energy resources and its influential role in the Muslim world and European Union are pivotal in these efforts.