ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 : Pakistan and Denmark on Tuesday signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to integrate climate change into Pakistan\u2019s economic and fiscal planning\u2014ushering in a new era of green collaboration in a major step toward climate-smart governance.<\/p>\n
The MoU, signed between the Embassy of Denmark and the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), marks the formal launch of a high-impact initiative aimed at embedding climate resilience into Pakistan\u2019s development agenda. The signing ceremony also served as a farewell tribute to Denmark\u2019s outgoing Ambassador to Pakistan, Jakob Linulf, whose tenure has been marked by proactive climate diplomacy.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the event, Ambassador Linulf emphasized the urgency of bold and localized climate action, especially in countries like Pakistan that are acutely vulnerable to environmental disruptions.<\/p>\n
\u201cGlobal cooperation is crucial, but local strategies are equally vital. Through Denmark\u2019s State of Green<\/em> model, we aim to help Pakistan build a robust, knowledge-driven platform tailored to its unique needs,\u201d he said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The ambassador praised SDPI\u2019s leadership in steering Pakistan\u2019s climate action forward, and reaffirmed Denmark\u2019s continued commitment to support Pakistan\u2019s clean energy transition and climate prosperity planning.<\/p>\n
SDPI Executive Director Dr. Abid Qaiyum Suleri hailed Ambassador Linulf as a “dedicated friend of Pakistan” who brought Denmark\u2019s green vision to life through tangible results on the ground.<\/p>\n
\u201cJakob Linulf didn\u2019t just recognize Pakistan as a climate-vulnerable country\u2014he saw it as a strategic partner in clean energy transformation,\u201d Dr. Suleri said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
He added that the new partnership would amplify inclusive climate action by engaging youth, women, civil society, academia, and the private sector in shaping Pakistan\u2019s green growth narrative.<\/p>\n
Minister of State for National Food Security and Research, Malik Rasheed Ahmed Khan, lauded the ambassador\u2019s pivotal role in advancing Pakistan\u2019s early work on carbon markets, climate finance, and renewable energy deployment.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe past three years have seen a flourishing climate partnership with Denmark, largely due to Ambassador Linulf\u2019s tireless advocacy and leadership,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n
Romina Khurshid Alam, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change, credited Denmark\u2019s technical support for Pakistan\u2019s growing influence as a regional leader in climate innovation.<\/p>\n
She stressed the need for sustained capacity-building and technology transfers, ensuring that the partnership continues to benefit Pakistan well beyond the ambassador\u2019s tenure.<\/p>\n
The newly signed MoU focuses on green growth, carbon market development, clean energy, and climate finance. Under the agreement, Denmark and SDPI will jointly support the design of policy roadmaps, training programmes, inclusive policy dialogues, and a digital platform to showcase adaptable, low-carbon models suitable for Pakistan\u2019s context.<\/p>\n
As the country braces for the far-reaching impacts of climate change, this partnership signals a critical move toward aligning economic priorities with environmental sustainability\u2014marking a transformative chapter in Pakistan\u2019s green development journey.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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