Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Senator Dr Musadik Masood Malik on Friday has urged accelerated international and domestic investment in green skills development, warning that without a climate-ready workforce, developing countries risk falling behind in the global transition toward clean energy and low-carbon growth.
Speaking at a high-level side event titled “Building Green Skills for a Sustainable Pakistan” via video link at the Pakistan Pavilion during the UN Climate Summit (COP30) in Belém, Dr Malik said that unprecedented economic and industrial shifts — driven by massive global investments in renewable energy, climate-smart infrastructure, battery storage, green mobility and circular economies — are transforming the nature of jobs, market competitiveness and global trade systems.
He said Pakistan, despite being one of the most climate-vulnerable countries, holds significant potential due to its youthful population, growing tech ecosystem and increasing recognition that the future of employment will be green, inclusive and innovation-driven.