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COP31: PM Shehbaz Lands in Antalya to Push Climate ActionPakistan
The prime minister will address world leaders on Wednesday, pressing for climate finance for developing countries and faster clean-energy action.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in the Turkish city of Antalya on Tuesday to take part in the Leaders’ Summit of the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), where Pakistan plans to press the world for faster and fairer action against climate change.
The prime minister was received at Antalya Airport by Türkiye’s Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gökhan Yazgı, Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Türkiye, Amna Baloch, and senior Turkish officials, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office.
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He is scheduled to address the Leaders’ Summit on Wednesday, November 11, during his visit to Türkiye, which runs from November 10 to 12. In his address, he will set out Pakistan’s climate priorities and urge the international community to take practical steps to limit the damage caused by a warming planet.
Climate finance at the centre
Pakistan is expected to make a strong case for climate finance for developing countries, arguing that nations which contributed least to global emissions are suffering some of the worst consequences. The prime minister will also highlight Pakistan’s push towards solar power and other renewable energy as part of its move to a cleaner and more resilient economy.
He will also take part in a high-level dialogue on the future of renewable energy and the promotion of electricity, titled “35 by 35: Powering the Future”, where leaders will discuss how to speed up the shift to clean power.
On the sidelines of the summit, the prime minister is expected to hold bilateral meetings with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and other world leaders to discuss matters of mutual interest and ways to strengthen cooperation.
Pakistan’s pavilion and past role
A special Pakistan Pavilion has been set up at COP31, where 54 events will be held on different topics, giving Pakistani institutions and experts a platform to present the country’s climate experience and plans.
Pakistan has played an active role in global climate diplomacy in recent years. One of its major achievements came at COP27, where the Loss and Damage Fund was approved to help countries suffering from the effects of climate change.
The conference in Antalya, which runs from November 9 to 20, brings together world leaders and negotiators to review progress on cutting emissions, adapting to climate change and delivering on promises of financial support. Climate finance, adaptation and the implementation of existing commitments are expected to dominate the talks.
The prime minister is accompanied by a delegation including PPP leader Sherry Rehman, Information Minister Ataullah Tarar and the prime minister’s adviser Tariq Fatemi, according to the Prime Minister’s Office.
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