Pakistan PM calls for climate justice at COP29, highlights unmet global commitments

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed the World Leaders Climate Action Summit at COP29, expressing disappointment over unmet climate commitments from previous conferences. He urged the global community to fulfill financial pledges made at COP27 and COP28, emphasizing the need for grant-based funding for developing nations. Sharif highlighted Pakistan's status as a "minus one emitter," stating that the country should not bear the consequences of emissions from others. He called for climate justice to ensure resilience and noted that developing countries require $6.2 trillion by 2030 to meet their climate goals. He outlined Pakistan's commitment to green energy and electric vehicles, while stressing the need for international support. Sharif also mentioned the significant damages from the 2022 floods, which resulted in $30 billion in losses and 1,700 deaths.